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3w ago

UK Supreme Court Defines 'Woman' in Equality Act as Biological Female

The ruling resolves a legal challenge to Scotland's gender quota law while affirming protections for transgender individuals under anti-discrimination provisions.

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Susan Smith und Marion Calder geben ihre Erklärungen vor dem Obersten Gerichtshof ab, nachdem dieser entschieden hat, dass die rechtliche Definition einer Frau auf dem biologischen Geschlecht basiert. London, Großbritannien.
Schild des „Supreme Court“ am Haupteingang des Obersten Gerichtshofs des Vereinigten Königreichs

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that 'woman' under the Equality Act 2010 refers exclusively to biological females at birth.
  • The decision arose from a challenge by For Women Scotland against the inclusion of trans women in a 2018 Scottish gender quota law for public boards.
  • While the ruling clarifies single-sex policies, it maintains anti-discrimination protections for transgender individuals under gender reassignment grounds.
  • Supporters, including J.K. Rowling, praised the decision for safeguarding women's spaces, while critics like Amnesty International warned of potential human rights implications.
  • The UK government welcomed the clarity provided for service providers, while trans rights groups expressed concern over the broader societal impact on transgender inclusion.