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Ruling regarding interpretation of ‘sex’ for purposes of Equality Act 2010

Case Law 
 In the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers 2025, the Supreme Court stated that the Scottish Ministers' guidance was incorrect; a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate does not meet certain definitions with the Equality Act 2010.

Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023

Legal Update

 A number of SI’s come into force on 1 July 2025 in relation to the National Security Act 2023. Commencement Regulations SI 2025/674 brought into force Part 4 of the Act which concerns the introduction of a Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS). FIRS will protect the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations.

Surrender scheme for ninja swords

Legal Update

 Part 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025 is in force from 1 July 2025. The Order establishes compensation and surrender schemes that will run between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2025 in relation to ninja swords. The compensation and surrender schemes allow the items to be surrendered without repercussion and for those surrendering to receive payment.

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