BPS response to the UK Supreme Court judgment

Responding to the UK Supreme Court judgment on women and sex in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, Dr Roman Raczka, BPS President, said: 

We acknowledge the Supreme Court's decision and the interim guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on this important issue.

As a result of the ruling, we are reviewing our existing guidance to see what, if any, changes or clarifications are needed. 

Like many other organisations with an interest in this area, it will take the BPS time to carefully understand the implications of the ruling.

We will be engaging fully with the EHRC's public consultation that will address how the practical implications of the ruling are reflected in the EHRC's forthcoming updated guidance. 

While this ruling provides greater clarity in this area of law, it will also bring understandable concern for many people about how their daily lives and access to services and spaces may be affected. 

Our Code of Ethics and Conduct highlights the importance of respect and dignity for all human beings.

We know that our members will continue to practise with these fundamental principles in mind."