UK Supreme Court: Equality Act Defines “Woman” by Biological Sex, Not Gender Identity
The UK Supreme Court ruled that the 2010 Equality Act defines “woman” based on biological sex, rejecting the argument that legal sex can be changed through gender recognition. This decision, however, does not remove trans individuals’ protection against discrimination under the Act’s gender reassignment provision. The ruling stems from a case brought by For Women Scotland challenging a previous decision that broadened the definition of “woman.” The Court’s interpretation clarifies that sex-based rights apply to biological sex, while trans individuals retain legal recourse against discrimination based on gender reassignment.
John Q. Hosedrinker