The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that women are defined as those born biologically female, thereby excluding transgender women from certain legal protections and single-sex spaces. This decision stemmed from a feminist group's appeal against a Scottish law aimed at increasing female representation on public boards. Critics of the ruling argue it undermines transgender rights, while supporters view it as affirming biological definitions of sex. Justice Hodge clarified that trans individuals still possess protection against discrimination based on gender reassignment, highlighting the ongoing tensions in discussions of gender identity rights.
Susan Smith, codirector of For Women Scotland, stated, "Everyone knows what sex is and you can't change it... this will now see us back to reality."
Justice Patrick Hodge remarked, "Our ruling does not remove protection from trans people, who are protected from discrimination on the ground of gender reassignment."
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