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4d ago

UK Supreme Court Ruling on Equality Act Sparks Political Fallout

The landmark decision defining 'woman' and 'sex' by biological terms intensifies debates over single-sex spaces, government accountability, and future policy updates.

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Campaigners outside the UK Supreme Court celebrate the ruling that the legal definition of a woman excludes trans women. (Getty)
Rosie Duffield said she was seen by the prime minister as an “irritation”
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Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the 2010 Equality Act refer exclusively to biological sex, providing legal clarity on single-sex spaces.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the ruling, pledging to protect single-sex spaces while ensuring trans individuals are treated with respect, but faced criticism for not admitting past errors.
  • Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Starmer of lacking moral courage and failing to apologize to Independent MP Rosie Duffield, who was forced out of Labour over her gender-critical views.
  • Scotland's First Minister John Swinney accepted the legal judgment but avoided personally endorsing its implications, promising regulatory changes without a clear timeline.
  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission is drafting updated guidance for service providers, with political tensions continuing over the balance between legal compliance and societal inclusion.