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Harry Potter Stars Condemn UK Supreme Court Ruling Against Trans Rights

Over 400 film and TV professionals, including Eddie Redmayne and Bella Ramsey, sign open letter urging industry action to protect trans, non-binary, and intersex communities.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Paapa Essiedu attends the 2024 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, held in partnership with The Platinum Card by American Express, at Claridge's Hotel on November 5, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar UK)

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled on April 17 that the legal definition of 'woman' under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, excluding trans women from single-sex spaces.
  • An open letter initiated by Sid Strickland and Jack Casey has gained over 400 signatures from actors, writers, and executives within 24 hours, calling for trans-inclusive policies in film and TV organizations.
  • Signatories include high-profile figures like Paapa Essiedu, set to star in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series, and Eddie Redmayne, known for his role in 'Fantastic Beasts.'
  • The letter criticizes the ruling for undermining the lived realities of trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals and highlights the role of media in fostering empathy and education.
  • J.K. Rowling, a financial backer of the legal challenge, celebrated the ruling on social media, intensifying divisions within the entertainment industry.