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UK Supreme Court to Rule on Legal Definition of 'Woman'

The decision, expected today, will determine whether legal womanhood is based on biological sex or gender identity, with significant implications for transgender rights and access to women-only spaces.

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Au Royaume-Uni, la Cour suprême se prononce sur ce qu'est une «femme»
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Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court is set to announce its ruling this morning on the legal definition of 'woman,' a case with far-reaching consequences for transgender rights in the UK.
  • The dispute centers on whether the definition should rely on biological sex, as advocated by For Women Scotland, or include transgender women with Gender Recognition Certificates, as supported by the Scottish government.
  • LGBT+ groups have raised concerns that a ruling favoring a biological definition could restrict transgender women's access to women-only spaces such as shelters and hospitals.
  • The case stems from a 2018 legal challenge in Scotland and involves the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010, which currently recognizes transgender women with legal documentation as women.
  • The decision is expected to influence international debates on transgender rights, echoing similar cultural and political clashes in countries like the United States.