Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 21 May 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether its response to the Supreme Court ruling regarding For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers is in full compliance with said ruling.
The Scottish Government accepts the judgment of the Supreme Court.
Work is underway across the Scottish Government reviewing legislation, guidance and policies impacted by the judgment. A working group – convened by the Permanent Secretary - has been established to take this forward. The Scottish Government has updated the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the approach we are taking.
As the enforcer and regulator of the Equality Act and we expect all organisations to consider its revised Code of Practice and guidance when published to ensure there is a consistent and clear understanding of the correct application of the law for all involved in this complex area.