Wednesday, April 16, 2025

UK Supreme Court: legal definition of woman excludes trans

The United Kingdom's highest court ruled that the legal definition of "woman" excludes trans women, in a case with sweeping consequences for how equality laws are applied. Britain's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the definition of a woman in equality legislation refers to "a biological woman and biological sex," sparking celebrations outside court among gender-critical campaigners but warnings it was a "worrying" development for transgender people.

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UK Supreme Court says legal definition of woman' excludes trans women, in landmark ruling

https://www.europesays.com/1999992/

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"The UK's ruling Labour party said the ruling brought "clarity and confidence" while the opposition Conservatives called it a "clear victory for common sense," urging the government to amend existing guidance."

#1 | Posted by censored at 2025-04-16 01:19 PM

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... The case centered on whether trans women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) -- which offers legal recognition of someone's female sex -- are protected from discrimination as a woman under the nation's Equality Act 2010. ...


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-04-16 01:36 PM

The UK has been a constant stream of insanity. This is a welcome change

#3 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-04-16 03:07 PM

Legal findings are not biological findings.

#4 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-04-16 03:07 PM

They'd be the ruling body... haven't you said that's who you listen to on these things snoofy?

#5 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2025-04-17 07:47 PM

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