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HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI understand my hon. Friend’s concern. What I would say to his constituents and to trans people across our country is that we are working with the Home Office to deliver our…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that it is important that patients have the right to single-sex provision, including around clinical treatment, but the hon. Gentleman might want to have a word with the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI am sorry, but I disagree with the questions that the hon. Lady poses. The ruling from the Supreme Court was clear, setting out that while single-sex spaces are to be delivered…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe rights of trans people are respected and retained following the Supreme Court judgment. The ruling was very clear about that, and it is important that we emphasise that point…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe hon. Lady asked a number of questions. What I can say to her is that trans people, of course, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and they retain rights to live…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Equality and Human Rights Commission will set out a statutory code of practice that will provide further clarity. But I would just say to the hon. Gentleman that I will take…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that these matters are sensitive, and when we discuss them it generates strong feelings. It is, of course, right that we in this House are able to engage in robust…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingSo much for dignity and respect, eh?22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy hon. Friend will understand that I am not in a position to comment on ongoing cases, but I can say to her that I agree that the Supreme Court ruling demonstrated that the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court ruling was clear, but the hon. Member is right that there can be no place for hate or for people to be targeted on that basis. It is important that action is…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingIf my hon. Friend can provide me with additional details about his request, I will review that. I agree with him about the importance of reassurance that trans people should be…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that everyone in our society should be treated with dignity, compassion and respect. The Supreme Court ruling, while setting out its position on biological sex, was also…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court’s ruling was that the Equality Act, which was passed by this House, is the basis for the protections that exist in law on the basis of biological sex.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingNo one should be targeted through vile placards containing abuse or hate. I agree with my hon. Friend; he is absolutely right that not only is it wrong, but it is completely…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingWe will set out guidance this year for gender-questioning children. It is important, because— [ Interruption. ] I will answer the question. I will answer it directly if the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingOn the two areas that my hon. Friend asks about, trans people absolutely retain important protections in law, and the ruling of the Supreme Court puts that beyond doubt. To the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI will review the hon. and learned Gentleman’s question and write to him with a full response.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingOver many decades, fantastic women have campaigned for the protection and creation of single-sex spaces, have fought against violence against women and girls, and have led some…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court ruling makes that clear and provides the clarity that many, including lesbians and gay men, have been asking for. The EHRC statutory code of practice will…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court judgment was clear, and it is welcome and necessary, but it also set out that the basis for protection for single-sex spaces is rooted in the Equality Act. Those…22 Apr 2025