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3 weeks ago
UK news

Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' refers to sex assigned at birth, impacting trans women's legal protections.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
UK news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' refers to sex assigned at birth, impacting trans women's legal protections.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biologically female individuals qualify as women, excluding transgender individuals from this legal definition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
UK politics

MPs seek assurances from UK equalities watchdog over gender ruling

The MPs emphasize the importance of including transgender needs in the EHRC's guidance post-supreme court ruling.
#ehrc-guidance
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#trans-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ruling on woman' definition at odds with UK Equality Act's aim, says ex-civil servant

The Supreme Court's ruling redefined the legal definition of a woman, contradicting the original intentions of the Equality Act regarding transgender rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ruling on woman' definition at odds with UK Equality Act's aim, says ex-civil servant

The Supreme Court's ruling redefined the legal definition of a woman, contradicting the original intentions of the Equality Act regarding transgender rights.
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#supreme-court
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trans women's access to Ladies' Pond 'considered'

Supreme Court ruling clarifies definitions of 'woman' and 'sex', impacting access to women's spaces for transgender women.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says

Sir Keir Starmer no longer believes transgender women are women after Supreme Court ruling defining women by biological sex.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That's all we wanted | Sonia Sodha

The Supreme Court ruling reinforces the importance of protecting women's rights and spaces against recent interpretations favoring gender identity.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Trans women's access to Ladies' Pond 'considered'

Supreme Court ruling clarifies definitions of 'woman' and 'sex', impacting access to women's spaces for transgender women.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says

Sir Keir Starmer no longer believes transgender women are women after Supreme Court ruling defining women by biological sex.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Supreme Court ruling defines 'woman' as biological, impacting trans rights in UK.
Justice Secretary defends ruling amid controversy from trans campaigners.
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#football
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
SF LGBT

FA chief Bullingham insists transgender ban not an ideological judgment'

The FA's ban on transgender women in women's football is based on legal advice, not ideological judgment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
SF LGBT

FA chief Bullingham insists transgender ban not an ideological judgment'

The FA's ban on transgender women in women's football is based on legal advice, not ideological judgment.
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#transgender-rights
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer U-turns to say trans women are not women after Supreme Court ruling

Keir Starmer has shifted his position, stating that trans women are not women based on a Supreme Court ruling.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch suggests trans people use disabled toilets after Supreme Court ruling

Transgender individuals may use disabled toilets as an alternative to gender-specific facilities post-Supreme Court ruling.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court affirmed that the definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, not gender identity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer U-turns to say trans women are not women after Supreme Court ruling

Keir Starmer has shifted his position, stating that trans women are not women based on a Supreme Court ruling.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch suggests trans people use disabled toilets after Supreme Court ruling

Transgender individuals may use disabled toilets as an alternative to gender-specific facilities post-Supreme Court ruling.
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#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Democrats reintroduce Equality Act as Trump escalates war on LGBTQ+ community

The Equality Act aims to protect LGBTQ+ rights by banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

05/01/2025

Congressional Democrats reintroduced the Equality Act to secure protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Sen. Merkley emphasized the importance of authenticity and freedom in the fight for equality.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Lindsey Graham and other Republicans spew transphobic language while questioning judicial nominee

Republican senators used transphobic language during the confirmation hearing of Judge Anthony Brindisi, challenging his support for the Equality Act.
Senators questioned Brindisi's stance on gender identity issues related to the Equality Act.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

Sharice Davids advocates for marginalized communities in Congress, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth and the need for protections against discrimination.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Democrats reintroduce Equality Act as Trump escalates war on LGBTQ+ community

The Equality Act aims to protect LGBTQ+ rights by banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

05/01/2025

Congressional Democrats reintroduced the Equality Act to secure protections against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Sen. Merkley emphasized the importance of authenticity and freedom in the fight for equality.
Left-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago

Lindsey Graham and other Republicans spew transphobic language while questioning judicial nominee

Republican senators used transphobic language during the confirmation hearing of Judge Anthony Brindisi, challenging his support for the Equality Act.
Senators questioned Brindisi's stance on gender identity issues related to the Equality Act.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

Sharice Davids advocates for marginalized communities in Congress, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth and the need for protections against discrimination.
more#lgbtq-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Barclays says bank will bar trans women from using female bathrooms

Barclays will prohibit trans women from female bathrooms following a UK Supreme Court ruling,
#transgender-issues
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

SFA to ban transgender women from playing in women's football

The Scottish Football Association bans transgender women from women's football, permitting only biological women to compete.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

SFA to ban transgender women from playing in women's football

The Scottish Football Association bans transgender women from women's football, permitting only biological women to compete.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's first trans judge appeals to European court over supreme court ruling

Victoria McCloud, Britain's first transgender judge, is challenging the UK's Supreme Court ruling on biological sex at the European Court of Human Rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trans people banned from toilets of gender they identify with, says UK minister

Trans people face potential bans from using facilities of their identified gender following a UK supreme court ruling on biological sex definitions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK ministers face questions over supreme court gender ruling repercussions

Ministers are pressured to clarify the Supreme Court ruling's impact on transgender people's daily lives and protections in society.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

At last, a moment of clarity the UK supreme court has upheld the rights of women | Susanna Rustin

The UK Supreme Court clarified that 'woman' and 'man' refer to biological sex under the Equality Act, reaffirming protections for sex-based rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Judicial ruling on legal definition of woman' will have UK politicians sighing with relief

Scottish court ruling on gender recognition emphasizes biological definitions, reshaping transgender discourse and political responsibility.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What does the UK supreme court's ruling on definition of women' mean?

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman does not include transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How UK court definition of woman' could affect sex-based rights

Court ruling will clarify the definition of woman under the Equality Act and its implications for transgender rights.
Bicycling
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Cyclist documents inaccessible anti-bike' gates blocking Bexley cycle routes

Barriers in cycling infrastructure hinder mobility for cyclists, particularly those with disabilities or heavy loads.
#brexit
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Pro-Brexit views not covered by equalities law, tribunal rules

Supporting Brexit is not considered a protected belief under UK's Equality Act according to a recent employment tribunal ruling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Pro-Brexit views not protected from workplace discrimination, tribunal rules

Brexit support is not protected from workplace discrimination, ruling clarifies distinction between opinion and philosophical belief.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Pro-Brexit views not covered by equalities law, tribunal rules

Supporting Brexit is not considered a protected belief under UK's Equality Act according to a recent employment tribunal ruling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Pro-Brexit views not protected from workplace discrimination, tribunal rules

Brexit support is not protected from workplace discrimination, ruling clarifies distinction between opinion and philosophical belief.
more#brexit
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

MP feared Afro hair could hold her career back

The campaign to include Afro hair as a protected characteristic in the Equality Act aims to prevent discrimination in workplaces and schools.
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