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

The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groupsThe meaning of “woman” and “female” in the Equality Act has become one of the most contested questions of recent years. Last week the supreme court settled it, in a landmark legal judgment that affirms the rights of women to the same level of legal protection afforded to other groups.The Equality Act protects people against discrimination on the basis of nine protected characteristics, including their sex, race, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The question at stake was whether “sex” means someone’s biological sex, or their “certificated sex”; in other words, should those who are male but who have a gender recognition certificate (GRC) be treated as a woman under equalities law? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Why is 'sorry' still the hardest word for politicians proved so hopelessly wrong on gender ideology?

The women who endured years of abuse, threats, sackings and even assaults for arguing that men cannot magically become women deserve apologies

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4 h. ago Trans rapist Isla Bryson's mum calls on Sturgeon to 'apologise' after gender court ruling

She welcomed the Supreme Court judgement last week which ruled biological sex should define who is viewed as a woman when equalities ­legislation is applied.

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5 h. ago Thousands rally in London in support of trans rights after British ruling on gender

Thousands rally in London in support of trans rights after British ruling on gender  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Girl, 4, killed in 'dog attack' at house where police euthanised seven dogs

Police officers determined there were six pitbulls and one poodle mix dog inside the address when the incident occurred - the dogs were euthanised at the scene

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10 h. ago Why Victoria Beckham's name meant she was always destined for stardom

New research reveals that Victoria's Beckham's drive and determination to succeed could have been destined by her first name.

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13 h. 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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13 h. ago Miliband in blistering attack on Farage’s UK net zero ‘nonsense and lies’

The energy secretary has accused Reform UK’s leader of peddling dangerous falsehoods about renewable power• Tories and Reform use the steel crisis to knock clean energy. They’re wrong: it will secure all our futuresEd Miliband has torn into Nigel Farage and the Tories for peddling dangerous “nonsense and lies” by suggesting the UK’s net zero target is responsible for destroying Britain’s businesses, including its steel industry.Cabinet ministers are determined to fight back against the way Reform UK and the Conservatives have unceremoniously lambasted the climate crisis agenda for what they believe are nakedly political reasons before important local elections next month. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago John Swinney: Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling

John Swinney: Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling  BBC

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14 h. ago ‘One hell of a turnout’: trans activists rally in London against gender ruling

Thousands gather in Parliament Square in a show of unity after supreme court judgmentAfter last week’s supreme court decision, activists had been worried that trans people might become fearful of going out in public in case they were abused.They weren’t afraid in London on Saturday. Thousands of trans and non-binary people thronged Parliament Square, alongside families and supporters, waving baby blue, white and pink flags to demonstrate their anger at the judges’ ruling. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Thousands flood London streets in protest march against Supreme Court gender ruling

Thousands flood London streets in protest march against Supreme Court gender ruling  attitude.co.uk

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15 h. ago Trans activists deface statue of suffragette Millicent Fawcett as thousands protest in 'emergency demonstration' against Supreme Court gender ruling in London

It comes as thousands came together for what was billed as an 'emergency demonstration' in London 's Parliament Square today.

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15 h. ago Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan raises more than £100,000 for trans charity after Supreme Court gender ruling

The actress has said she was 'completely horrified' and 'disgusted' by the the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman

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16 h. ago Thousands of trans activists launch 'emergency protest' after Supreme Court gender rulings

Thousands of trans activists have gathered in central London to demonstrate against the Supreme Court's gender rulings

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16 h. ago Trans rights groups lead ’emergency’ protest over landmark gender court ruling

Trans rights groups lead ’emergency’ protest over landmark gender court ruling  London Evening Standard

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16 h. ago Thousands gather in 'emergency' protest led by trans rights groups over UK Supreme Court ruling

Trans rights activists have taken to the streets of London for an 'emergency protest' just days after a landmark gender court ruling

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16 h. ago Nicola Coughlan raises more than £100,000 for trans charity after gender ruling

The fundraiser follows the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

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17 h. ago Thousands protest landmark gender court ruling in outcry against ‘betrayal’ of trans community

Demonstrators take to streets across UK amid fears of ‘massive’ consequences for trans people

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17 h. ago Tens of thousands protest landmark gender court ruling in outcry against ‘betrayal’ of trans community

Demonstrators take to streets across UK amid fears of ‘massive’ consequences for trans people

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17 h. ago Thousands of trans activists protest in 'emergency demonstration' against Supreme Court gender ruling in London

Trans rights groups, trade unions and community organisations came together for what was billed as an 'emergency demonstration' in Parliament Square.

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