
UK Supreme Court Defines ‘Woman’ as Biological Only in Divisive Trans Rights Ruling
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Key Takeaways ✔ Historic ruling: In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the UK Supreme Court declared the legal term “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 applies exclusively to biological sex, excluding transgender women even with gender recognition certificates (GRCs).✔ Immediate fallout: The judgment sparked celebrations among gender-critical activists but triggered warnings from LGBTQ+ groups about eroded protections for trans…