Scottish Conservative manifesto to include support for women’s same-sex spaces

Meghan Gallacher

Spokeswoman on gender reform Meghan Gallacher MSP said the move was “essential to protect women’s rights and safety”. 

She said the policy was particularly vital for those who need the support of rape crisis centres and domestic violence shelters. 

The party has also today committed to “supporting women’s spaces” in council-run venues including schools, parks and swimming pools. 

Scottish Conservative spokeswoman on gender reform, Meghan Gallacher MSP, said: “Our local government manifesto will include a commitment to protect women’s same-sex spaces.   

“It is essential that we continue to respect women’s safety. We cannot allow long-held rights to be eroded. 

“Many women feel that their place in society and their safety is under threat. Those views should be heard and respected, not dismissed, as they have been on too many occasions. 

“It is particularly vital that women who need the support of rape crisis centres and domestic violence shelters feel they are safe from the harm of abusers. That potential danger does not come from trans women but from predatory men who may go to great lengths to hurt women. 

“The recently published Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance is very welcome. It provides the necessary clarity that allows organisations to protect women’s rights and safety. Our councillors will vote to provide facilities for trans women that fully complies with the EHRC guidance.”