I asked: To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have for the police in England and Wales to follow the reported approach of Police Scotland of recording male perpetrators of rape or attempted rape who self-identify as female, as female on relevant police systems ... . (HL15056)
Tabled on: 19 April 2021
Answer:
Baroness Williams of Trafford:
... They replied: The Government takes all forms of sexual violence extremely seriously, regardless of between who it takes place or the profile of the perpetrator. Whether it is committed by...

The issue of free speech at universities that concerns me is free speech for students. Here's a typical letter that the writer has kindly given me permission to publish: "I am a law student. A feature of the course is that students are encouraged to pay attention to and comment on current legal issues.

Bell v Tavistock was brought up in this context, but the discussion was shut down immediately. I do not say this to condemn them, because...

Yes, this is important. Commons committees’ reports carry weight because they are (usually) well thought through and evidenced. They are also the product of debate and compromise - not an obvious feature of Twitter - which adds to the respect they receive. Some advice ...

https://twitter.com/janeclarejones/status/1321344491513675776

... from someone who has sat on a good few of these in the Lords. Submissions from individuals are valued, especially if they are focussed (you can leave it to Women’s Place et al to make the blockbuster submissions), well argued, bring in new lines of thought and evidence, ...

Definitions. The government has helpfully pointed out the definitions that they use

"Man": from the Equality Act 2010: 'A male of any age'

"Woman": from the Equality Act 2010: 'A female of any age'

and from the Gender Recognition Act consultation at assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… .. ..

"Sex": 'Assigned by medical practitioners at birth based on physical characteristics. Sex can be either male or female.'

I have had an answer to my question "To ask Her Majesty's Government what policies the NHS has in place for patients who require to be treated and cared for by staff of a particular sex. " The key passage reads: "[apart from the right to request a particular GP] National Health Service organisations set their own policies on patients’ ability to specify the gender of the staff treating them. ...

I have had a reply to my question: "To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their policy on housing people with (1) functioning male sexual organs in the female prison estate, and (2) functioning female sexual organs in the male prison estate. (HL2223) " The government points to gov.uk/government/pub… , a pair of long and detailed documents. Are there any aspects of these that you would like to draw my attention to? Overall, they seem to me to be fair, but I have asked for more information on:

I aim to explore, through written questions to the government, how they see the Equality Act 2010 being applied in practice. Such questions must follow a standard format. I cannot ask the government to confirm something or do something. However, I can and just have ... ... asked questions like the ones below. Suggestions for additional questions would be most welcome.

To ask HMG what policies the NHS has in place for patients who require to be treated and cared for by staff of a particular sex.

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I have a debate on 24/2 in the House of Lords “What plans does HMG have to ensure that at least half of the communal changing or toilet facilities offered in public buildings are reserved for women only”. This thread explains why I am asking the question. All comments appreciated Some public buildings have converted their ladies and gents communal toilet facilities to gender neutral. What is the reason for this change?
Who does this change advantage, and who does it disadvantage, compared to offering separate toilets for men and for women?