J.K. Rowling publicly praised the UK Supreme Court ruling that determined transgender women are not legally considered women, a decision that aligns with her long-held views on the matter. She celebrated the efforts of three Scottish women whose activism brought the case to court. The ruling clarified definitions in the 2010 Equality Act, indicating that terms like 'woman' and 'sex' refer specifically to biological women. Rowling reiterated her ongoing concerns about the implications for women's and gay rights stemming from the treatment of transgender individuals.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling cheered the UK Supreme Court ruling that found transgender women are not legally women, praising the three women behind the case.
The ruling confirmed that 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to biological women, not a social definition of gender.
Rowling expressed pride in the Scottish women involved in the case, stating their efforts have protected the rights of women and girls across the UK.
She emphasized her long-standing opposition to the categorization of transgender women as women, citing conflicts with women's and gay rights.
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