Apologies, new to this MN game.
I just wanted to share news that For Women Scotland's appeal to the issue over Scottish Gov's definition of women (specifically on public boards) is picking up pace.
There is a small loophole/gap between the Equality act and the Scotland Act where Scot Gov feel they can go above and beyond the law (who else do we know who does that, eh?) and add to protected characteristics. In this case they have decided that a male with a gas bill in a "female name" counts as a female when considering the "gender balance" on a public board. However, from the original court case in Jan 21, they also decided that a female with a gas bill in a "male name" is no longer considered female. The ruling also made several, worrying comments about how the board looks, with regards to gender balance and I think they really meant looks, rather than say actual sex.
Anyway, the appeal to the case is beginning to rev up with a hearing next week to deal with admin, etc. Interventions are still possible, which will impact costs.
Oh and I've been told to say that For Women Scotland need more carrots for their allotment, as the carrots are need in November.
Did I do it right? Nothing that breaks any rules I hope?
www.thetimes.co.uk/article/23d23520-e104-11eb-bac0-9597568b601f?shareToken=4d02c302022373dbdadf4eaafe303570