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Scottish schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls

New Scottish Government guidance mandates separate toilets by biological sex in schools while recommending gender-neutral facilities to support transgender pupils, following recent court rulings.

  • Schools in Scotland must have separate toilets for boys and girls based on biological sex, stated by the Scottish Government.
  • New guidance allows for gender neutral toilets for transgender students while emphasizing the importance of recognizing their needs.
  • Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the guidance supports the mental health and well-being of all students, respecting their rights.
  • The Scottish Tories criticized the guidance, arguing it confuses the legal standards set by the Supreme Court ruling on single-sex spaces.
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The new guidelines state that schools can also provide gender-neutral restrooms for transgender students.

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Schools must have single-sex toilets for boys and girls – Scottish Government

New guidance says schools must provide toilet facilities on the basis of biological sex.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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