A Supreme Court hearing is underway to determine the legal definition of a woman for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, potentially affecting female-only spaces and rights. The case raises questions about the inclusion of trans women and the future of women's rights legislation.
A Supreme Court hearing that will determine the definition of a woman begins today in a case with major implications for female-only spaces . The case involves whether a person with a full Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) that recognizes their gender as female is a 'woman' for purposes of the Equality Act 2010 .
Feminist group For Women Scotland (FWS) argues that trans women should not be eligible for roles meant for biological women, and the Scottish government argues that the term woman should include those with a full GRC. The case could have significant implications for women's rights and definitions of gender
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