This webinar is brought to you by the Garden Court Chambers Employment and Discrimination Law Team.
| Date: | Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
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| Time: | 5.00pm - 6.15pm |
| Venue: | Online |
| Areas of Law: | Employment and Discrimination Law |
Join us for a practical briefing on the post-For Women Scotland landscape — what it means for equality law, unions, and employers.
The Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland has redefined how “sex” is interpreted under the Equality Act, with major consequences for workers, unions, and employers. This session provides a clear, practical briefing on what the ruling means for trans and non-binary staff, those with Gender Recognition Certificates, and employers seeking to balance competing rights.
We will examine the impact on single-sex services, equal pay claims, workplace policies, and union strategies — highlighting where inclusive practice remains possible and where litigation risks may now arise. The session also looks ahead: what remains uncertain, how test cases may develop, and how HR teams, reps, and lawyers can prepare.
Designed for caseworkers, trade union reps, employment lawyers, and HR professionals, this webinar offers the tools to navigate the post-FWS landscape with confidence and minimise the risk of future claims.
We will also address the litigation risks emerging post-FWS, what remains unclear, and how to prepare for potential future claims or challenges. Suitable for caseworkers, reps, lawyers, and HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Speakers
Oscar Davies (they/them), Barrister, Garden Court Chambers
Oscar is an award-winning barrister and is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500. Oscar undertakes a range of civil and public law work, including employment, education, human rights, commercial and property/housing. Oscar won ‘LGBTQ+: Champion of the Year’ at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024. Oscar was also nominated for ‘DE&I: Rising Star of the Year’ at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024.
Jess O’Thomson (they/them), Legal Researcher
Jess is a legal researcher, currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Leeds in trans human rights law. They recently co-authored an article in DLA Briefings on the human rights implications of the judgment in For Women Scotland.
Book Online
To book your place on this webinar, please use the booking form below. If you have any queries, please contact the Garden Court Chambers events team at webinars@gclaw.co.uk.
