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The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Second legal action launched against EHRC over trans guidance
Campaign group Liberty said it has submitted legal papers to the High Court alleging the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) six-week consultation period on the new guidance is 'unlawful', with anything less than 12 weeks 'wholly insufficient'. The Supreme Court ruled in April that said the words 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex, and a trans person acquiring a gender recognition certificate (GRC) did not allow them to access single-sex spaces. READ MORE: Comedian faces private prosecution over social media posts The equalities regulator published draft guidance earlier this month which said that trans people could be excluded from single-sex spaces which align with their acquired gender, but also that they could also be legally excluded from spaces which align with their birth gender. However, it also said trans people "should not be put in a position where there are no facilities for them to use". The EHRC at that stage said it had tripled the length of time for feedback from an original proposal of two weeks, 'in light of the level of public interest, as well as representations from stakeholders in Parliament and civil society'. But Liberty is arguing this is not long enough and 'there is no good reason why it should not be' at least 12 weeks. The human rights organisation said it sent a pre-action letter to the EHRC earlier this week and has now submitted legal papers to the High Court and is waiting to see if a judge decides whether to proceed to a hearing based on its arguments. The group said it is also arguing that by having a consultation period shorter than 12 weeks, the commission is 'in breach of the public sector equality duty (PSED)' to 'eliminate unlawful discrimination'. Jolyon Maugham is the director of Good Law ProjectThe latest attempted legal challenge comes two weeks after campaign group the Good Law Project (GLP) said it had taken the first step of a legal challenge against the commission over the aspect of the guidance related to trans people's use of toilets, which it is arguing is 'wrong in law'. Further EHRC draft guidance earlier this month indicated a birth certificate could be requested by a sports club or hospital if there is 'genuine concern' about what biological sex a person is. It said people can be asked to confirm their birth sex if it is 'necessary and proportionate for a service provider, those exercising public functions or an association to know an individual's birth sex to be able to discharge their legal obligations'. It cautioned that any such question 'should be done in a sensitive way which does not cause discrimination or harassment'. The commission added that if there is 'genuine concern about the accuracy of the response to a question about birth sex, then a birth certificate could be requested'. READ MORE: 'Do something!': Question Time audience member in fiery row with Labour MP on Israel The consultation on the draft guidance runs until June 30, with women and equalities minister Bridget Phillipson likely to be presented with the finished guidance for approval in July. Akiko Hart, Liberty's director, said: 'We have taken legal action today because the consultation period set out by the EHRC is unlawful. 'As a public body, the EHRC has a legal duty to conduct a fair and lawful consultation process that allows everyone affected by a decision enough time to respond to it. 'Instead, they have tried to speed through sweeping changes to their guidance, initially giving just two weeks to people to respond to nearly 60 pages of amendments when printed out. Anything less than a minimum of 12 weeks on this issue is wholly insufficient and simply does not comply with the law. 'The EHRC's guidance will have life-changing implications for how all of us access vital services, from jobs, schooling, social clubs we might join, all the way up to how the armed forces operate. In particular, it will fundamentally change the ways in which trans people are able to safely participate in society, as well as how businesses and service providers operate. 'It is a fundamental part of our democracy that we are all given a fair opportunity to make our voices heard about any decision that impacts us. We urge the EHRC to extend the consultation period to at least 12 weeks, just as its previous consultation on this code of practice was. There is no good reason why it should not be.' The EHRC has been contacted for comment. Previously, responding to Good Law Project's legal action, it said: 'We are unable to comment on any threat of legal action at this stage.'
Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
'Super Trio' To Hold 30th Anniversary Concert In Genting; Ticketing & Seating Plan Announced
The beloved Hong Kong comedy game show 'Super Trio' (獎門人系列) has made an exciting return with their special live concert 'Wow! Super! Happy 30 Years'. Following the buzz around the special episode 'Super Trio – TVB Anniversary Special 2024', fans have been eagerly anticipating more news about the show's comeback and what's next for this long-running favourite. Set to take the stage in July, the legendary host Eric Tsang (曾志偉) will host a 30th anniversary concert of the iconic series. Joining him are familiar faces Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂), Louis Yuen (阮兆祥), Mayanne Mak (麥美恩), and Kirby Lam (林秀怡), promising fans a nostalgic and laughter-filled reunion. The iconic show first aired on TVB back in 1995 and quickly became a hit in Hong Kong's entertainment scene. It was known for its wild games, celebrity appearances, and playful humour. Although its original run ended in 2005, it returned with spin-offs like 'Super Trio Supreme' and 'Super Trio Returns'. Each episode featured celebrities taking on quirky challenges for laughs and prizes. The concert will feature interactive elements throughout the show, bringing the audience into the heart of the action, making it a truly immersive and memorable experience. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to receive exclusive 30th anniversary memorabilia, celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. So if you're excited to see these stars in action, here are the details: 'Wow! Super! Happy 30 Years' in Malaysia: Date: 19th July 2025 (Saturday) 19th July 2025 (Saturday) Time: 6pm 6pm Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting Ticketing: RM1,068 (VIP), RM898 (PS1), RM788 (PS2), RM588 (PS3), RM388 (PS4) GRC Gold Members & above, and VISA cardholders will be able to buy their tickets early from 27th May (Tuesday) at 12pm. Public sales will begin on 3rd June (Tuesday) at 12pm. To purchase the tickets and get more information on discounts, you can visit and follow their official social media. Zaima Humaria contributed to this article
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
MetricStream to Unveil its AI-First Future, Reimagining GRC at the 13th Annual GRC Summit in London
Article content SAN JOSE, Calif. — MetricStream, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that it will unveil its AI-first GRC strategy at the upcoming 13th Annual GRC Summit in London, taking place June 10–12, 2025. The three-day event will bring together several hundred GRC leaders and industry experts to explore the transformative impact of generative and agentic AI in GRC, along with the critical importance of resilience in a volatile risk and regulatory environment. Article content Article content This year's Summit will feature exclusive hands-on workshops on June 10. Over the following two days, more than 40 in-depth sessions and speakers will cover topics including the risks and opportunities of AI in GRC and GRC for AI, operational resilience, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, audit best practices, third-party risk, IT risk, and cyber risk management. Article content 'Our new AI-first strategy that incorporates agentic and generative AI capabilities represents a leap forward in how organizations can anticipate, adapt, and act on risks, regulations, and audit needs with unprecedented speed and accuracy,' said Gaurav Kapoor, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, MetricStream. 'We are making GRC simpler, faster, smarter, for millions of people around the world who participate and drive its outcomes.' The Summit will feature keynote addresses from renowned industry leaders, interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with GRC professionals from around the world. Article content Attendees this year include GRC leaders from Standard Chartered Bank, London Stock Exchange Group, UBS, Glencore, Nordea, Nationwide Building Society, Fitch Ratings, and others. Confirmed speakers include: Article content The Summit will also feature the 2025 GRC Journey Awards, celebrating individuals, customers, and partners who are at the forefront of guiding their organization's GRC Journey, advocating for GRC programs, and attaining exceptional business outcomes through GRC practices. Previous winners include Shell, Siemens Energy, Volvo Car Corporation, Petronas, Nordea, and CBRE. Article content Registration is open for three power-packed days. Article content All opinions and knowledge shared are those of speakers who are industry-renowned experts, not representing or related to any organization or firm. Article content About MetricStream Inc. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish Government ordered to pay For Women Scotland costs
For Women Scotland (FWS) has previously said it expects to recoup about £250,000 of £417,000 it spent on the case in costs. READ MORE Scottish Government spent £374k on gender court battle Parliament defends 'inclusive' trans toilet ban after MSPs and staff complain 'Not divisive': Tory candidate in Hamilton by-election defends Orange Order ties In a unanimous decision last month, the Supreme Court ruled that a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) does not change a person's sex for the purposes of the Equality Act. The justices concluded that the terms 'man' and 'woman' in the legislation refer to biological sex, not acquired gender. The decision marked the culmination of a legal dispute that began in 2017, when the Scottish Government introduced the Gender Representation on Public Boards Bill, aimed at boosting female representation. The law was amended to include trans women — including those without a GRC — as 'women'. FWS challenged this, arguing that the definition conflicted with the Equality Act 2010, which provides sex-based protections for biological women. After an initial defeat, the group won on appeal in 2022, with judges ruling that biological sex could not be redefined. The Scottish Government then revised its guidance to state that GRC holders change their legal sex. Read the exclusive follow up to this story from Andrew Learmonth: FWS launched a second legal challenge, maintaining that 'sex' in the Equality Act refers to biological sex. Although the Outer House and the Inner House ruled in favour of Scottish Ministers, the Supreme Court ultimately overturned those judgments. The court order explicitly states that 'a person whose acquired gender is the female gender by virtue of a Gender Recognition Certificate issued under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 does not come within the definition of 'woman' for the purposes of sections 11 and 212(1) of the Equality Act 2010'. It adds the same clarification regarding trans men, before specifying that 'woman' in the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 'refers only to biological women'. The order further states that the Scottish Government is 'liable for the appellant's costs in the Supreme Court, to include the costs of one leading and one junior counsel, assessed on the standard basis if not agreed'. It is also responsible for the expenses of FWS. A previous freedom of information request by the Conservative Party revealed that the Scottish Government had already spent almost £160,000 on legal costs associated with the judicial review brought by FWS. Writing on X, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry KC said the order 'underlines clarity of the Supreme Court's judgment and provides a timely reminder for the foolhardy that generally expenses follow success'.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Scottish Government ordered to pay costs after landmark gender ruling over definition of ‘woman'
It comes after a three-year battle from feminist campaigners FOOT THE BILL Scottish Government ordered to pay costs after landmark gender ruling over definition of 'woman' THE Scottish Government has been ordered to cough up costs to feminist campaigners after losing a high-profile legal fight over the definition of a woman. Taxpayers are set to foot the bill, with For Women Scotland (FWS) expecting to recover around £250,000 of the £417,000 spent on the gruelling three-year court battle. Advertisement 4 Marion Calder, right, and Susan Smith, left, from For Women Scotland, celebrate outside after the U.K. Supreme Court Credit: AP 4 A court order has ruled the Scottish Government must pay FWS's costs and expenses Credit: Rex 4 The decision has sparked outrage amongst transgender communities Credit: Lesley Martin 2025 A court order issued on Tuesday confirmed the payout, which covers expenses from both the Court of Session and the UK Supreme Court. Last month, FWS emerged victorious when five Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled that the Equality Act defines a 'woman' as based on biological sex – a major blow to the Scottish Government's stance. The ruling also confirmed that a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) does not alter a person's sex under the Equality Act. The legal saga began in 2017 when the Scottish Government introduced the Gender Representation on Public Boards Bill, designed to boost female representation. Advertisement The legislation controversially included trans women – even those without a GRC – under the definition of 'women.' Outraged by the move, FWS argued the definition clashed with the Equality Act 2010, which provides sex-based protections for biological women. Despite an initial defeat, they won on appeal in 2022, with judges declaring that biological sex could not be redefined. The Scottish Government revised its guidance, while claiming GRC holders change their legal sex. Advertisement FWS made another legal challenge, insisting that 'sex' in the Equality Act refers strictly to biological sex – a position now upheld by the Supreme Court. Today's order states that the Scottish Government is 'liable for the appellant's costs in the Supreme Court, to include the costs of one leading and one junior counsel, assessed on the standard basis if not agreed'. It is also responsible for the expenses of FWS. The Scottish Conservative Party previously revealed with a Freedom of Information request that the Scottish Government had already spent almost £160,000 on legal costs associated FWS's judicial review. Advertisement And former SNP MP Joanna Cherry wrote on X, said the order: 'underlines the clarity of the Supreme Court's judgment and provides a timely reminder for the foolhardy that generally expenses follow success'.
