Single-sex spaces advice 'problematic', says STUC
The UK Supreme Court's ruling that sex is defined by biology is "hugely problematic", a Scottish union leader has said.
It comes after the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued interim advice on how the ruling should be implemented when it comes to single-sex spaces.
The guidance says "trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use women's facilities" in places like hospitals, shops and restaurants - but they should not be left with no facilities to use.
But Roz Foyer, general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, said she did not agree with the Supreme Court's ruling, and questioned which facilities trans people should use.
Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland's Sunday Show, Ms Foyer said: "We have a ruling here that's basically saying trans women can no longer use female-only facilities.
"Does that mean trans men can no longer use male-only facilities? Will they be forced to use female facilities? Will trans women be forced to use men's facilities":[]}