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UK Supreme Court to Rule on Legal Definition of 'Woman' in Landmark Case

The decision will determine whether trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates are legally recognized as women under the Equality Act, with wide-ranging implications for rights and public policy.

FILE - The entrance of the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
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Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on Wednesday, April 15, 2025, deciding if trans women with full Gender Recognition Certificates are considered women under equality laws.
  • The case stems from a 2018 Scottish law on gender quotas for public boards, which included trans women with legal gender recognition as women under its guidance.
  • For Women Scotland, a gender-critical feminist group, argues that the Equality Act's definition of 'woman' should be based solely on biological sex, challenging the broader interpretation upheld by Scottish courts.
  • A ruling in favor of the Scottish government's interpretation could reshape societal and legal understandings of gender, potentially affecting policies on single-sex spaces and anti-discrimination protections.
  • This case is part of a broader international debate on transgender rights, reflecting similar legal and political challenges in other countries.