Overview

• The UK Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act, 'woman' and 'sex' refer to biological definitions, excluding trans women from sex-based protections.
• J.K. Rowling celebrated the ruling, sharing a photo of herself smoking a cigar with the caption, 'I love it when a plan comes together.'
• Pedro Pascal labeled Rowling a 'heinous loser' in an Instagram comment supporting activist Tariq Ra’ouf’s call to boycott all Harry Potter-related media.
• Pascal attended the London premiere of Marvel’s Thunderbolts wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt, with proceeds benefiting the trans charity Trans Lifeline.
• The ruling has sparked broader concerns about its impact on trans individuals’ access to single-sex spaces, with activists and celebrities rallying in opposition.