Campaigners in court win over 'woman' definition. And I'm very pleased to hear this!
The Court of Session ruled that the definition in the Gender Representation on Public Boards Scotland Act 2018 could only cover biological women.
Trina Budge, a director at For Women Scotland, said she was “delighted” to have won the appeal but criticised politicians for allowing the flawed legislation to pass in the first place.
Well done to #ForWomenScotland fighting for the rights of 'actual women'... moreCampaigners in court win over 'woman' definition. And I'm very pleased to hear this!
The Court of Session ruled that the definition in the Gender Representation on Public Boards Scotland Act 2018 could only cover biological women.
Trina Budge, a director at For Women Scotland, said she was “delighted” to have won the appeal but criticised politicians for allowing the flawed legislation to pass in the first place.
An attempt by SNP ministers to "redefine the meaning of women" to include people born as males has been ruled unlawful by the Scottish courts in a landmark victory for feminist campaigners.
An attempt by SNP ministers to "redefine the meaning of women" to include people born as males has been ruled unlawful by the Scottish courts in a landmark victory for feminist campaigners.
