The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

The ruling means transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be excluded from single-sex spaces if ‘proportionate’.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

‘Woman’ in equality law refers to biological women, Supreme Court rules

Justices at the UK’s highest court considered a case brought by campaigners For Women Scotland.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

How to watch Supreme Court case ruling on definition of 'woman'

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hand down its judgement on the definition of a "woman".

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

UK Supreme Court to issue landmark ruling on definition of a woman

The decision will have far-reaching implications for trans people

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Supreme Court to issue ruling in dispute over definition of a woman

Five judges at Britain's highest court set to rule whether a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female can be regarded as a woman under equality laws

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Explained: What is the Supreme Court case ruling on 'woman' definition?

THE Supreme Court is set to rule on the definition of a “woman” in the culmination of a case that has been ongoing for over three years.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

Scotland must not be an afterthought in protecting industry, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke at a press conference on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney

Despite the potential upheaval ahead, the First Minister said ‘the time is right’ for Scottish independence.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025