Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

Belfast Telegraph - 19/04
Scotland’s First Minister has said he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans people are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on the definition of a woman.

The country’s top judges unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law in a case brought against the Scottish Government by the group For Women Scotland.

John Swinney said that he fully accepted the court’s judgement but also recognised the pain it has caused.

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Speaking while campaigning for the SNP’s candidate in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, the SNP leader said the verdict must be followed.

He told the PA news agency: “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 ...
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