ECHR has not taken sides in debate on impact of transgender laws, Scottish court told

Equalities watchdog tells judicial review of law on gender balance it is regrettable but probably inevitable' it is seen as partisan

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a referee rather than a side-taker in the debate on whether transgender rights affect women's legal protections, Scotland's highest court has heard.

The equalities watchdog was making a submission on the second day of a judicial review brought by the gender-critical campaign group For Women Scotland, which is challenging Scottish government attempts to include transgender women in legislation aimed at improving gender balance on public boards.