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HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Equality Act was one of the last Labour Government’s proudest achievements in ensuring that people are able to live their life free from discrimination, prejudice and…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingAs I have said on a number of occasions in the House, we will issue that guidance this year.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Equality Act does stand, and it provides clear protections in law for women and trans people. It is important that women have access to single-sex spaces such as women’s…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI tell you what: blokes should not beat up women. Maybe the hon. Member should have a word with his colleague.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy hon. Friend is right to draw attention to the advances made over many decades in ensuring that LGBT people are treated with dignity and have the support and ability to…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that the ruling of the Supreme Court was clear. That is important. It provides welcome clarity in a range of areas. On the issues that the hon. Gentleman identifies, such…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingOver many decades, feminist campaigners, from the ’70s onwards, worked incredibly hard to ensure that women were able to divorce, that when that happened they were able to see…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy hon. Friend is right. This is about dignity and compassion for all, and that is an important message that I think we should all take out from this House.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy hon. Friend is right in his assessment, and I pay tribute to him for his work over many years to support homeless people, including young people, across the north-east. I agree…22 Apr 2025HANSARDOxford Business College: Franchised ProvisionI am today announcing that I have taken action against Oxford Business College, a private provider of higher education courses franchised by five institutions registered with the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI would of course be happy to engage with colleagues from the Scottish Government. I will respond to that letter as quickly as I can.22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI suggest to the hon. Lady that she review Hansard after this statement .22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI am delighted to see the right hon. Lady in her place today. Many would run from a record like hers on these matters, but not the right hon. Lady. She and the Conservative party…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingWith permission, I will now make a statement to update the House on the Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers. This ruling brings…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI believe that this ruling provides much-needed clarity. I do recognise the Chair of the Select Committee’s concern about ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI am grateful to the hon. Lady. As she says, she has written to me on this topic, and I or a member of the ministerial team would be happy to meet her to discuss this further.…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI note my hon. Friend’s concern, and I can assure her that I will continue to meet a range of stakeholders in this important area, because I agree with her that no one should face…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingAs I set out in my response to the Leader of the Opposition, we will publish revised guidance for RSHE. It is an important principle that parents should understand what is being…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI agree that male violence remains a very serious challenge that we face as a country, and it is a challenge this Labour Government are determined to confront. The ruling of the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy understanding is that the Scottish Government do not intend to progress their gender recognition reforms. My officials will work with the EHRC, which in turn will work with the…22 Apr 2025