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The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that Scotland's proposed Human Rights Bill must complement, rather than duplicate or replace, protections under the UK Equality Act 2010. Concerns have focused on plans requiring public bodies to consider "gender identity", which campaigners say could conflict with the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex. Campaign group For Women Scotland warned the legislation could face a further legal challenge. The Scottish Government said it accepts the Supreme Court judgment and will not seek to overturn it, while updating relevant policies and guidance. Ministers said they would continue consulting the EHRC as the bill is developed.
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