UK Supreme Court to rule on legal definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court is set to make a landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman, a decision stemming from a challenge by the women's rights group For Women Scotland (FWS) against Scotland's gender representation laws. The case revolves around whether transgender women with Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) should be classified as women under the 2010 Equality Act, with implications for sex-based rights and access to single-sex spaces. FWS argues that such a classification undermines the act's intent and suggests that 'sex' should refer to biological definitions. The Scottish government contends that individuals with GRCs are entitled to sex-based protections. The ruling, expected to be announced soon, could influence laws and practices not only in Scotland but across England and Wales as well. This ongoing legal battle highlights the tension between women's rights and transgender rights within the UK legal framework.