“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling Debate
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Lord Cashman
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“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
My Lords, we will hear from the noble Lord, Lord Cashman, next and then the noble Baroness, Lady Fox.
Lord Cashman (Non-Afl)
Thank you. My Lords, currently, trans people in this country live in fear; they live in fear of their safety and their futures. Indeed, some friends are now looking at seeking asylum in countries where they will not fear for their safety but will receive a welcome.
Therefore, due to the blatant misrepresentations that have occurred and continue, I ask the Minister whether the Government will enforce the principles contained in the Equality Act. Will they now bring forward their manifesto commitment to implement the Law Commission’s recommendations of December 2021, in particular that
“across the various hate crime laws (including aggravated offences and stirring up offences) all protected characteristics should be treated equally”?