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Definition Of A “Woman” Based On Person’s Sex At Birth: UK Supreme Court

Last updated: April 16, 2025 5:55 am
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Britain’s Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision on Wednesday, ruling that the legal definition of a “woman” is based on a person’s sex at birth. This decision has significant implications for the ongoing debate surrounding trans rights.

The court, in a win for Scottish gender-critical campaigners, unanimously determined that “the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman, and biological sex.”

Justice Patrick Hodge emphasized that while the Equality Act protects transgender individuals from discrimination, it also safeguards against discrimination in their acquired gender.

This ruling marks the end of a long battle between the Scottish government and campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS). The appeal to the Supreme Court was made after FWS lost pleas in Scottish courts regarding legislation aimed at increasing the representation of women in public sector bodies.

Following the ruling, dozens of FWS and gender critical campaigners expressed joy outside the court, hugging and crying in celebration of the outcome.

Susan Smith, co-director of For Women Scotland, expressed gratitude for the ruling, stating that it confirms that “women are protected by their biological sex” and that “women can now feel safe in services and spaces designated for women.”

The Supreme Court’s judgement centered on conflicting interpretations of the Equality Act, with the court ruling against the Scottish government’s interpretation and highlighting the importance of interpreting sex as biological sex in single-sex spaces and services.

While the ruling underlines protections against discrimination, it poses challenges for transgender women seeking access to single-sex spaces, adding to the contentious debate on trans rights.

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The debate surrounding trans rights has been intense in the UK, with gender critical activists and trans rights campaigners engaged in heated discourse.

Notable figures, such as “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling, have been involved in the debate, with Rowling facing backlash for her stance on trans rights.

The ruling comes at a time when transgender rights are also facing challenges in the United States under the Trump administration.

The decision may prompt Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to further clarify legislation on trans rights, with the opposition Conservative administration advocating for the recognition of sex as biological sex.

(This article is based on a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff.)

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