April 2020 – MurrayBlackburnMackenzie

Shifting sands on the definition of ‘woman’ in Scots law: the journey of the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act from consultation to implementation

Posted by Lisa Mackenzieon April 21, 2020June 21, 2021in Gender recognition

That women remain under-represented in public life is largely uncontested. Campaigns to improve the representation of women enjoy support across the political spectrum, even if there are differences in opinion on how that might be achieved. In early 2018, the…

MBM statement on the suspension of GRA reform

Posted by Kath Murrayon April 1, 2020June 21, 2021in Gender recognition

We welcome today’s formal statement on the Scottish Government’s plans in relation to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. The government has confirmed that work on the Bill is being suspended, as part of its response to the current emergency. The…