Particle.news
Download on the App Store
23 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

UK Supreme Court Ruling on 'Woman' Definition Fuels Cultural Divide

J.K. Rowling's celebration of the decision and financial support for the legal challenge intensify backlash from celebrities and trans rights advocates.

Nicola Coughlan reacted after JK Rowling welcomed the new Supreme Court ruling in the UK.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled on April 16 that under the Equality Act, the term 'woman' refers to biological sex, excluding trans women from this legal classification.
  • J.K. Rowling celebrated the ruling on social media and donated £70,000 to For Women Scotland, the group behind the legal challenge.
  • Celebrities including Nicola Coughlan, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Eddie Redmayne criticized Rowling's stance, reaffirming their support for trans rights.
  • Nicola Coughlan launched a fundraiser for the trans charity Not A Phase, raising over $98,000 and matching $13,000 in donations herself.
  • The court clarified that trans individuals remain protected under gender reassignment provisions, though concerns about broader implications persist.