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UK Court says trans women are not women under anti-discrimination law: Supreme Court

17 Apr 2025 3 min read
UK Court says trans women are not women under anti-discrimination law: Supreme Court

In a landmark ruling under the Equality Act 2010, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom held that the term “woman” in the context of sex discrimination and gender representation refers specifically to a biological woman. The judgment states that even if a trans woman has obtained a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), she does not fall under the legal definition of “woman” for purposes related to public board appointments and…

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