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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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 The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” under the Equality Act means “biological female,” excluding trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates from legal protection under single-sex provisions. The verdict affects access to toilets, prisons, sports, and support services. Backed by...

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