Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:49am on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday International
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, not gender identity. This judgment concludes a legal battle initiated by For Women Scotland, challenging the Scottish government’s stance on sex-based rights for transgender individuals with gender recognition certificates. While the ruling supports biological women’s sex-based protections, Judge Lord Hodge emphasized that it should not be seen as a victory over transgender rights. The Act continues to protect transgender people against discrimination based on gender reassignment and other forms of harassment. (PC: BBC News)
