UK Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Do Not Qualify as Women Under Equality Act

Sat Jul 12 2025 10:15:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
UK Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Do Not Qualify as Women Under Equality Act

The ruling raises significant implications for transgender rights and discrimination protections in Britain.


In a landmark decision, Britain's Supreme Court determined that trans women do not fit the legal definition of women under the Equality Act, emphasizing the biological basis of the term.



The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom delivered a decisive ruling on Wednesday, concluding that trans women are not recognized as women under the country’s Equality Act 2010. Lord Hodge, the deputy president of the court, articulated the unanimous opinion of the justices, clarifying, “The terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer to biological women and biological sex.” Despite the implications of the ruling, he urged that it should not be viewed as a victory for one group over another, highlighting that trans individuals continue to benefit from various anti-discrimination protections.

This landmark ruling comes after a lengthy legal struggle concerning the classification of trans women within the framework established by the 2010 Equality Act, which aims to safeguard against discrimination based on gender, sexuality, race, and other characteristics. The decision has broad implications as it could potentially reshape the legal landscape regarding access to single-sex spaces, equal pay initiatives, maternity policies, and specific rights available to transgender individuals in the UK. Legal experts and activists alike are closely monitoring the situation, as it unfolds further impacts on societal norms and legal interpretations surrounding gender identity.

As this story develops, updates will be provided.

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