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UK Supreme Court Rules 'Woman' Legally Defined by Biological Sex

The court's unanimous decision clarifies the Equality Act 2010, affirming protections for transgender individuals while restricting the definition of 'woman' to biological sex.

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La Cour suprême britannique a statué, mercredi 16 avril, à l’unanimité que « les termes femme et sexe dans la loi sur l’égalité de 2010 se réfèrent à une femme biologique et à un sexe biologique », en réponse à un différend juridique de longue date entre le groupe militant For Women Scotland et le gouvernement écossais.
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Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court unanimously determined that 'woman' and 'sex' under the Equality Act 2010 refer solely to biological sex.
  • The ruling concludes a legal battle initiated in 2018 by For Women Scotland challenging the Scottish Government's broader interpretation of 'woman.'
  • Transgender individuals remain protected under the Equality Act against discrimination related to gender reassignment, but their access to single-sex spaces may now be restricted.
  • Advocacy group For Women Scotland, supported by J.K. Rowling, celebrated the decision as a victory for women's rights, while LGBT+ groups expressed concern over its implications for transgender access to shelters and other spaces.
  • The decision has sparked discussions about potential legislative responses and its impact on single-sex spaces, parities, and broader international debates on trans rights.