‘What did the Supreme Court decide in For Women Scotland? The case concerned quotas in the representation of women in public boards in Scotland, under the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018. It was brought on appeal by For Women Scotland Ltd, a feminist organisation campaigning for women’s and children’s rights. The question, for the Court, was whether the Scottish quotas should include trans women with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), as provided for by the Gender Recognition Act 2004. To answer this question the Court turned to the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010, which is a consolidating act on matters of equality and non-discrimination. The Court found for the appellants, ruling that the quotas in the Scottish Act do not include trans women with a GRC.’
UK Labour Law Blog, 7th May 2025
Source: uklabourlawblog.com
