Victoria McCloud, Britain's first transgender judge, is taking legal action against the UK after a Supreme Court ruling that classifies trans women as not legally women under the Equalities Act. This ruling has sparked fierce debate, with gender-critical advocates celebrating it as a victory, while McCloud argues it fundamentally breaches the rights of trans individuals. She asserts that the court failed to consider her evidence concerning the ruling’s societal implications. This case is being escalated to the European Court of Human Rights, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding gender identity in the UK.
Britain's first transgender judge is taking the UK to the European Court of Human Rights over a ruling that trans women are not legally women under the Equalities Act.
Victoria McCloud claims the Supreme Court refused to hear her views on how the ruling affects transgender people, arguing a breach of her rights under article six of the European Convention.
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