Debate contribution: Supreme Court Gender Ruling: Executive Guidance

Debate contribution by Mr Brian Kingston on 1 July 2025.

MLA: Mr Brian Kingston
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 1 July 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Supreme Court Gender Ruling: Executive Guidance
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5061778

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I note the First Minister's answer, but I think that a policy of dither and delay does not serve the people of Northern Ireland well. Does the First Minister at least agree that the lack of guidance from the Equality Commission vindicates the actions of the Education Minister and the Communities Minister in issuing their own guidance, particularly in relation to schools, changing rooms and toilets and sporting categories for women and girls?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1443/22-27.

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