The UK's ranking for LGBT+ rights has sharply declined, falling to 22nd place out of 49 countries in The Rainbow Map and Index for 2025, the lowest position the country has ever held. This decline, from a peak ranking from 2011 to 2015, is attributed to deductions from its score following a Supreme Court ruling that defines women solely based on biological sex under the Equality Act. With an overall score of 45.65%, the UK still retains an above-average status for Europe, yet it lags below the average score of European Union member states.
The UK has plummeted to a new low in European rankings for LGBT+ rights, despite having topped the list just a decade ago.
The UK dropped six places to 22nd in 2025's rankings, its lowest position ever - in The Rainbow Map and Index.
The recent Supreme Court ruling defined a woman strictly by biological sex under the Equality Act, resulting in significant score deductions.
The UK's score of 45.65 per cent has placed it above average for Europe but below the European Union members' average.
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