Mindy Jhittay & Natalia Brownlie discuss how the For Women Scotland judgment affects pupils in Independent Schools Magazine

Posted on 17 December 2025

Mindy Jhittay

Partner

Natalia Brownlie

Associate

Mindy Jhittay and Natalia Brownlie have been featured in the December issue of the Independent School of Management, providing their guidance in light of the For Women Scotland Ltd vs The Scottish Ministers (2025) judgment in April.

Their article covers aspects of school life that may be affected by the judgment, including lavatories & changing facilities, school sports and the implications for single-sex schools.

To read the full December issue, including this article, please click here.

Mindy Jhittay

Partner

Natalia Brownlie

Associate

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