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Written question asked by Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.


Intersex

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment the Government has made of the impact of the (a) Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 2025 and (b) interim EHRC guidance on that ruling on people who are intersex.

Answer

The Government has set out our expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides. The EHRC’s interim update provides a perspective on how the judgment and Equality Act are practically applied in some areas. The EHRC has already committed to supporting service providers with its updated statutory Code of Practice following consultation; we will engage them as necessary as they progress this work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49516
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Women Judgements Supreme Court Intersex
Link
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