The UK court has determined that ‘woman’ refers to biological sex, a ruling that may restrict the rights and services available to transgender women.
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has stated that the definition of a woman is grounded in “biological sex” according to equality legislation. This decision might reduce transgender women’s access to vital services and establish a significant legal benchmark. With an increase in hate crimes, what implications will this have for the everyday lives and rights of transgender women in the UK?