9 h. ago Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling

The rally and march was organised by Resisting Transphobia.

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11 h. ago Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

The First Minister told the PA news agency that he accepted the judges’ ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biology.

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41 h. ago Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement on the judgment at the Scottish Parliament next week.

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45 h. ago The UK and Scottish governments must work together to find long

Record View says co-operation, not petty political point-scoring, is what’s needed here.

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55 h. ago Scottish Government requests urgent meeting as pressure mounts over self

Several opposition parties are demanding the Scottish Government urgently gives clarity on its single-sex spaces guidance.

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56 h. ago Stirlingshire villagers lose planning battle to stop last pub being turned into holiday let

Scottish Government appeal reporter backs developer over plans for former Buchlyvie Tavern

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59 h. ago SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

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64 h. ago Trans community ‘worried people are coming after their right to exist’, says MSP

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act on Wednesday.

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3 d. ago 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.

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3 d. ago 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.

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3 d. ago Protecting rights of all will inform response to Supreme Court ruling – Swinney

The court ruled the definition of a woman in the 2010 Equality Act is based on biological sex.

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3 d. ago Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman: What does it mean?

Campaign group For Women Scotland had brought a series of challenges against the Scottish Government over the definition of "woman" in 2018 Holyrood legislation

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3 d. ago Fond tributes to Christina McKelvie as hundreds attend MSP's funeral

Family, friends, constituents and figures from across Scottish politics gathered to honour the popular MSP and Scottish Government minister

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3 d. ago SNP Government suffers another Supreme Court defeat over legal definition of a woman

The Scottish Government has a lost a series of high-profile legal challenges in recent years.

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3 d. ago Tiny Scottish village linked to man who crucified Jesus is perfect for an Easter getaway

A Scottish legend claims the Roman governor who ordered Jesus' crucifixion may have been born in this Highland village

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3 d. ago ‘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.

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3 d. ago Supreme Court rules 'woman' in Equality Act DOES refer to biological sex in landmark case

The Supreme Court has ruled that 'woman' is a biological term in a landmark case - it follows a battle between the Scottish government and campaign group to the UK's highest court

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3 d. ago UK Supreme Court rules women in the Equality Act refers to biological sex

The UK Supreme Court has given its verdict in the long-running legal dispute between For Women Scotland and the Scottish Government.

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3 d. ago Definition of a woman ruling to be given after Scottish Government legal battle

The ruling on how a woman should be defined in law will be given this morning.

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3 d. ago UK Supreme Court to rule on landmark legal challenge over legal definition of a woman

The U.K. Supreme Court is set to decide a case on the definition of a woman in a long-running dispute between a women’s rights group and the Scottish government

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