Can I just be very clear that those of us who support the first petition are not seeking to define sex in law for the first time? Sex has long been recognised in the common law. I refer to the Minister to the House of Lords definition in Bellinger v. Bellinger. I am sure that the Minister will agree that we are not seeking to define it for the first time. Everyone knows what a man is and what a woman is.
Legislative Definition of Sex
Proceeding contribution from
Joanna Cherry
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 June 2023.
It occurred during e-petition debate on Legislative Definition of Sex.
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