Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

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The UK Supreme Court unanimously and unambiguously backed the argument that the definition of a woman in the Equality Act should be based on biological sex.

Reading out the ruling, Lord Hodge cautioned that it should not be taken as a triumph for one group in society over another.

But there were scenes of jubilation for women's campaigners outside the Supreme Court.

Tearful hugs were exchanged and a bottle of champagne was cracked open.

The fact someone had thought to bring one along underlines that it was potentially on the cards, but For Women Scotland (FWS) still seemed shocked by the scale of their victory.

The Scottish government's arguments - that sex can be changed via the gender recognition process, and that someone with a gender recognition certificate should have the protections of that sex - were dismissed.

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The first minister points out that on two occasions the Scottish government's legilslation passed in 2018 were supported by courts in Scotland.

He adds: "I accept unreservedly the Supreme Court judgement."

"For John Swinney it seems that 'sorry' really is the hardest word to say," jokes Findlay.

The Scottish Tory leader argues that the SNP still believes in gender self-ID.

He asks: "Are trans women women?"

"The Scottish government accepts the judgement of the Supreme Court," replies John Swinney.

The first minister points out that the Equality Act expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment against trans people.

He goes on to insist: "I'm committed to protecting the rights of all."

Campaigners have warned that the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman could have "dire consequences" for the safety of trans people.

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman told BBC Scotland News the trans community is now worried that "people are coming after their right to exist" as a result of the ruling.

And Kerrie Meyer, who had gender reassignment at the age of 72, criticised the ruling and said it would set back progress for trans people.

Judges unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

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Russell Findlay gets to his feet and, as expected, he begins by asking about gender self-ID.

The Scottish Tory leader says the SNP policy has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.

"Common sense and a basic respect for biological truth, have now prevailed thanks to the incredible Scottish women who would not wheesht," he says.

"Will John Swinney finally apologise to the women of Scotland?"

Judges at the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

It marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish government arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female.

Judge Lord Hodge said the ruling should not be seen as a triumph of one side over the other, and stressed that the law still gives protection against discrimination to transgender people.

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said the Supreme Court ruling over the legal meaning of a woman will leave members of the trans community feeling "uncertain and anxious".

He was speaking as protests were held in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh against the ruling that biological sex defines a woman for the purposes of the Equality Act.

Swinney declined to directly answer whether his government believed a trans woman is a woman, but said he accepted the court's judgement.

He said the Scottish government would set out on Tuesday the steps it will take to comply with the law.

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The Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman will dominate FMQspublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 24 April

11:41 BST 24 April

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

One story has dominated Scottish and indeed UK politics over the past week – the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman.

It’s already prompted ministerial statements at Holyrood and Westminster, and Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed about it at his weekly question session in the Commons.

So it will be absolutely no surprise when Russell Findlay leads off his questions to John Swinney on the topic of gender today.

It’s a topic that the Tory leader is very keen to talk about, feeling somewhat vindicated, and which the first minister clearly finds somewhat uncomfortable.

It’s also one that the government is hoping will fade away off the back of the ruling; both the Scottish and UK governments have repeated that now the court has provided clarity, it’s time to move on.

So Mr Findlay will want to take advantage of this issue while he possibly can.

Anas Sarwar, meanwhile, is unlikely to home in on gender, given his rather ungainly shifting of position on the topic.

Thankfully for the Labour leader there are plenty of issues which have cropped up over recess which might offer him a different route.

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