UK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo

UK court rules ‘woman’ means biological sex, a decision that could limit trans women’s access to services and rights.

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equality law. The decision could limit transgender women’s access to essential services and set a lasting legal precedent. As hate crimes rise, what will this mean for the daily lives and rights of transgender women in the UK?