On April 16, 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling stating that the definition of a woman in the Equality Act is strictly based on biological sex. The unanimous decision from five judges highlights that individuals with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) identifying as female do not qualify as women for equality purposes. This ruling has significant implications, particularly regarding the 2018 Scottish law that mandates 50% female representation on public boards, which previously included transgender women in its definition of women.
"The terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman," Supreme Court Justice Patrick Hodge stated, clarifying legal definitions impacting transgender rights.
The ruling underlines that transgender individuals with a Gender Recognition Certificate are not recognized as women under UK equality law, emphasizing biological definitions.
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