Supreme Court Judgement will "Reverberate Around the World"

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously backed the biological definition of "woman" under the 2010 Equality Act.

Judges sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish government arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female.

Responding to the judgement, ALBA Women’s Convener Kirsty Fraser said:

"Since our inception, the ALBA Party have been steadfast in standing up for the sex-based rights of Women and Girls across Scotland.

"We wholeheartedly welcome the judgement by the Supreme Court which vindicates our longstanding position on this issue.

"Now is the time for our political leaders in Scotland to reflect on their actions over recent years and recognise that the rights of women merit some attention"

ALBA Party Depute Leader, Neale Hanvey said:

"The UK Supreme Court judgement has clearly established in law the boundaries between protected characteristics contained in the Equality Act making clear that Sex in the Act pertains to biological natal sex.

"This judgement will reverberate around the world thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Marion, Trina and Susan of For Women Scotland."