Scotland’s First Minister has stated he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans individuals are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on the definition of a lady.
John Swinney stated that he absolutely accepted the court docket’s judgement but additionally recognised the ache it has brought on.
Speaking whereas campaigning for the SNP’s candidate within the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, the SNP chief stated the decision should be adopted.
He instructed the PA information company: “Now, of course, there will be many, many people who feel very hurt by the decision that’s been taken by the Supreme Court.
“I understand that hurt and that anguish, and in my reaction to the Supreme Court judgement I’ve said two things: Firstly, that I accept the judgement of the Supreme Court because I believe in the rule of law, but secondly that I believe in the protection of the rights of everybody within our society.
“The Supreme Court made it abundantly clear that it was vital that the existing legal instruments that are in place to protect the rights of trans people continue to operate.”
Judge Lord Hodge stated that the ruling shouldn’t be seen as a triumph for both aspect of the controversy and burdened that present regulation nonetheless offers trans individuals safety in opposition to discrimination.
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