The UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is legally defined as a biological female under the Equality Act, affirming that Gender Recognition Certificates do not alter a person's legal sex for these purposes. This ruling affects access to single-sex spaces, like hospital wards and prisons, where only individuals born female can enter. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is set to update its guidance, addressing implications for transgender rights in various public services and women's sports, in light of the decision made by the Supreme Court justices.
The ruling clarified that 'woman' is defined as biological sex under equalities law, impacting access to single-sex spaces like hospitals and changing rooms.
The Supreme Court unanimously established that a Gender Recognition Certificate does not change a person's legal sex for Equality Act purposes.
Baroness Kishwer Falkner expressed satisfaction with the ruling, noting it addressed significant difficulties regarding sex-based protections in the Equality Act.
The new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission could reshape access protocols for public facilities, affecting areas from health services to sports.
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