Tens of thousands protest landmark gender court ruling in outcry against ‘betrayal’ of trans community
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Thousands protest landmark gender court ruling across the UK
- Tens of thousands protested across the UK against a Supreme Court ruling that confirmed the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.
- The ruling allows transgender women with gender recognition certificates to be excluded from single-sex spaces if deemed "proportionate."
- Protesters, including trans rights groups, trade unions, and community organisations, voiced concerns about the ruling's potential impact on the trans community, particularly regarding access to safe spaces and support services.
- The ruling's implications extend to access to single-sex facilities and participation in sports, raising fears among trans individuals.
- Demonstrations took place in various cities, with organisers highlighting the international nature of the trans rights movement and the solidarity among activists.