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UK Supreme Court's Definition of 'Woman' Faces Backlash from Medical Community

The British Medical Association and resident doctors condemn the ruling as 'scientifically illiterate,' warning of harm to transgender, non-binary, and intersex communities.

Thousands attended a trans protest in London over Easter Weekend. (Getty)
A trans rights protest in Parliament Square on April 19 in response to the Supreme Court ruling

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled on April 16, 2025, that the term 'woman' in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, excluding transgender women.
  • The British Medical Association (BMA) and its resident doctors have formally condemned the ruling, calling it 'scientifically illiterate' and 'biologically nonsensical.'
  • Medical professionals argue the decision disregards scientific and medical understanding of sex and gender, warning it could harm marginalized communities.
  • Police forces, including British Transport Police, have implemented new protocols, such as requiring strip searches of transgender women to be conducted by male officers.
  • Protests continue across the UK, with activists and LGBTQ+ organizations opposing the ruling and raising concerns about its real-world implications.