US EditionUK's top court to rule on how to define a 'woman'
- The U.K. Supreme Court will rule on the definition of a woman in a legal dispute involving the women's rights group For Women Scotland and the Scottish government, focusing on transgender rights under equality laws.
- The case could impact sex-based rights and access to single-sex services across the U.K., as claimed by For Women Scotland.
- For Women Scotland argues that a 2018 law requiring 50% female representation on boards of Scottish public bodies exceeds parliamentary powers, prompting their appeal after a lower court's decision in 2022 upheld the law.
- The ruling will clarify the application of the Equality Act regarding transgender rights and biological sex definitions in the U.K.
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Supreme Court latest: NHS to consider gender ruling - as Lord Coe reacts
The NHS will consider today's Supreme Court ruling after judges said that "woman" in UK law refers to biological sex. The landmark decision has been celebrated by women's groups but criticised by trans campaigners. Listen to the Daily podcast - on what changes now - as you scroll.
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