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Apr 19th, 2025, 12:25 PM ET·Politics

Protests Erupt in London Following Supreme Court Ruling on Definition of Woman

Thousands of protesters rallied in London supporting trans rights after a Supreme Court decision defined women as biologically female, excluding transgender women.


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Thousands gathered in London for an emergency protest against a Supreme Court ruling that defined a woman as someone born biologically female, excluding transgender women. Activists expressed fears this would undermine trans rights despite assurances of protection against discrimination. The ruling stemmed from a Scottish law aimed at gender equality on public boards. While the government welcomed the decision for clarity, many trans rights advocates voiced concern over potential future implications for their rights.

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  • Protests in London demonstrate widespread concern over the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of woman, which excludes transgender women from this definition.
  • Activists are advocating for trans rights and fear that the ruling could set a precedent for further discrimination against transgender individuals.
  • Despite the ruling, the government asserts that transgender people still have protection from discrimination under existing laws.
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"…With unease growing over what the ruling means for the rights of transgender people, protesters came together for what was billed as an “emergency demonstration” in Parliament Square."

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