00:00Mr Speaker, following the Supreme Court judgment on the definition of a woman, does the Executive
00:06Office now have an agreed position, and what impact will this have on the Ending Violence
00:11Against Women and Girls strategy?
00:12Minister.
00:13I think, just on a general point, that this issue has to be approached with compassion,
00:20understanding and dignity. We will await the guidance of the Equality Commission in light
00:25of its consideration when it comes out later on this month. But I think, regardless of
00:29how people define themselves, every single person deserves the same love, equality, respect
00:34and compassion that we claim to stray for on behalf of everyone. And I want an inclusive
00:38society based on equal rights and opportunity for all of our citizens. And I want people
00:43in this chamber and beyond to remember that we're talking about people here, we're talking
00:46about human beings. These are our brothers, our sisters, our family members and our friends.
00:50So please remember that, because your language is so important.
00:52Should I call?
00:53Okay.
00:54I'm sorry.
00:54You're muted.
