“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling Debate
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Lewis Cocking
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(1 week, 5 days ago)
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Bridget Phillipson
The Equality Act was one of the last Labour Government’s proudest achievements in ensuring that people are able to live their life free from discrimination, prejudice and harassment. I agree with my hon. Friend on recognising that important landmark piece of legislation. When we discuss what can be difficult and sensitive issues for some, we should understand that, as he said, people simply want to get on and live their life free from discrimination, harassment and abuse.
Lewis Cocking (Broxbourne) (Con)
In 2022, as I was sitting at Wormley community centre telling for the local elections, a woman said to me, “I’ve just voted Conservative because you are the only party that knows what a woman is,” so the British people really do care about this. Will the Minister be more specific on when she will issue guidance to schools about gender-questioning children?
Bridget Phillipson
As I have said on a number of occasions in the House, we will issue that guidance this year.