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Cabinet Office: Women

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 47018

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what plans her Department has to review (a) internal and (b) external communications which refer to the word woman, in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.

Answered by Dame Nia Griffith

The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity and confidence for women and single-sex services providers. The Government will work closely with the EHRC as they develop definitive guidance. All government departments should follow the clarity the ruling provides.

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