6 h. ago How will the Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a woman impact Scots?

Both the Scottish and the UK Governments have accepted the judgement.

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7 h. ago The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast

A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reportsOn paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.But its judgment – that the word “woman” in equality law refers only to biological sex – has upended years of legal interpretation. And the news of the ruling led to celebrations, protest and an outpouring of emotion. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Phillipson: Trans people to be offered dignity they were ‘denied’ under Tories

The equalities minister told the Commons the Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of a woman brings ‘clarity and confidence for women’.

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18 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women after Supreme Court ruling, in major U

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made his first public comments on the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman

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19 h. ago Keir Starmer answers if he thinks trans women are women after Supreme Court verdict

The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that stated the definition of a woman was based on sex

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23 h. ago 'A woman is an adult female': Keir Starmer says Supreme Court decision gives ‘real clarity’

The country's highest court issued a new ruling on the legal definition of a woman last week

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24 h. ago Starmer says he is ‘really pleased’ supreme court has given ‘much

Prime minister says he thinks court’s decision has given a ‘much clearer position for those drawing up guidance’Keir Starmer has been under pressure for days to comment on the supreme court ruling, particularly from the rightwing papers. Yesterday the Daily Mail even splashed on a story saying he “must break his silence”. His opponents want to embarrass him over the issue because of his past comments supporting more rights for trans people, including one interview when he said it was “not right” to say only women have a cervix.This morning, in interviews during a school visit in Bath, Starmer said he was “really pleased” the supreme court had clarified the law on the definition of a woman. He told the BBC:I welcome the decision of the supreme court, which has given us clarity, much-needed clarity, and I think for those that are now drawing up guidance, it’s a much clearer position.So I’m really pleased that the court has now clarified the position.I think the supreme court has answe...

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24 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says Supreme Court has made gender position 'absolutely clear', in first public comments

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made his first public comments on the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman

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24 h. ago Starmer welcomes ‘real clarity’ from Supreme Court on definition of a woman

The Prime Minister said the court’s judgment has offered ‘real clarity in an area where we did need clarity’.

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58 h. ago 'You deserve death': Campaigners behind Supreme Court battle over the definition of a woman reveal death threats as statues vandalised

The women behind the Supreme Court battle over the definition of a woman have been inundated with death threats and abuse since the landmark judgment.

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65 h. ago Placards at London trans activists march called for TERFs to be hanged and people to be stabbed

The landmark Supreme Court hearing ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, meaning transgender women are no longer considered women in the eyes of the law.

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66 h. ago The attacks that shame the trans movement: Placards at London march called for TERFs to be hanged and people to be stabbed

The landmark Supreme Court hearing ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, meaning transgender women are no longer considered women in the eyes of the law.

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67 h. ago The signs that shame the trans movement: Placards at London march called for TERFs to be hanged and people against them to be stabbed in the head

The landmark Supreme Court hearing ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, meaning transgender women are no longer considered women in the eyes of the law.

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68 h. ago Trans activists proudly show themselves off in female toilets despite Supreme Court ruling saying they are NOT women

The landmark Supreme Court hearing ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, meaning transgender women are no longer considered women in the eyes of the law.

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69 h. ago JK Rowling savages feminist's refusal to accept 'biology is destiny' as example of 'peak narcissism and lack of self awareness'

Author and activist JK Rowling has hit out at British journalist Laurie Penny in the wake of the Supreme Court 's ruling on the definition of women.

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2 d. ago Chris Bryant plans fightback after Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman

The Rhondda MP and Culture Minister in the UK Government is one of a group of Labour frontbenchers planning to act

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2 d. ago Chris Bryant discusses fightback after Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman

The Rhondda MP and Culture Minister in the UK Government is one of a group of Labour frontbenchers considering action

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3 d. ago Nicola Coughlan raises £100k for trans charity as she urges fans to boycott Harry Potter

Barbie actress Nicola Coughlan publicly made a show of support against the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman and raises over £100k for trans charity

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3 d. ago Campaigners gather in Swansea to protest Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman

The city's Castle Square was filled with protesters angry at the ruling

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3 d. ago Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan hits out at JK Rowling after Harry Potter author celebrated Supreme Court gender ruling

A landmark Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, meaning transgender women are no longer legally considered women.

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