UK Supreme Court to rule on landmark legal challenge over legal definition of a woman
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 () The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on a legal challenge concerning the definition of 'woman' under equality laws, a dispute between For Women Scotland and the Scottish government. The core of the case revolves around whether a transgender person with a gender recognition certificate should be legally regarded as a woman.
Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman, describing it as a key moment in the debate over sex-based rights. She said the judgment vindicates long-standing concerns but warned that it must now be properly implemented. Cherry urged...
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” under the Equality Act means “biological female,” excluding trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates from legal protection under single-sex..
Kemi Badenoch has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex, calling it a victory for women defending their rights. Badenoch said single-sex spaces should..
The UK Supreme Court will rule on whether those with a gender recognition certificate count as women under the Equality Act. Labour MP Lilian Greenwood said the party stands by protections for..
Scotland's highest court ruled that the Equality Act's definition of 'woman' and 'sex' refers solely to biological females, siding with For Women Scotland. This... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 ()
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