Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers

Prospect’s commitment to trans and non-binary members is stamped into the Objects of the union: “to promote equal opportunities for all members within the Union and within their employment irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or religion.”

We have published a new guide for representatives to Supporting trans and non-binary members at work. This guide has been drawn up over several months in consultation with Prospect’s Equal Opportunities Advisory Committee, LGBT+ network, and National Executive Committee. We therefore hope that you will find this guide useful.

We recognise that the recent judgement of the Supreme Court will be of concern to many trans members, whilst noting that it reaffirms that trans and non-binary people must not be unfairly discriminated against.

As we wait for updated guidance from the EHRC as a result of the judgement, Prospect continues to uphold the safety and dignity of all members at work.