Question follow-through · 106523

Women: Public Spaces

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with the Local Government Association on the interim guidance being given to councils on the Supreme Court ruling on For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers.

answeredWomen and Equalities

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Women and Equalities
Tabled
19 Jan 2026
Target answer date
21 Jan 2026
Answer
27 Jan 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had recent discussions with the Local Government Association on the interim guidance being given to councils on the Supreme Court ruling on For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers.

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    We have always been clear that the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] Supreme Court ruling should be implemented in full by duty bearers, including local councils. Where necessary, they should seek specialist legal advice. The Equality...

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