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Trans women not legally ‘women’ under Equality Act, rules UK Supreme Court

IndiaTimes Thursday, 17 April 2025
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.
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News video: Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women

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Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition. READ MORE :...

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