Reform UK Debate - Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex

NDM9343 Llŷr Powell (Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to publish guidance for public bodies and organisations on complying with the Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological.

The following amendment was tabled: Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers concerning the interpretation of sex in the Equality Act 2010.

2. Notes that the Equality Act 2010 continues to provide protection against discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment.

3. Notes that the statutory Code of Practice published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission is the legal guidance already in existence for public bodies in relation to complying with the Supreme Court ruling.

4. Notes that further guidance by the Welsh Government is therefore not required.

5. Recognises the Welsh Government's commitment to comply with its legal duties in respect of the Equality Act 2010, and its expectation that relevant public bodies responsible for devolved services are consistent with the law and implement their obligations with clarity, dignity and respect for everyone affected.

Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 - GOV.UK