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U.K. Supreme Court defines woman based on biological sex

Brian Brown, Jr. by Brian Brown, Jr.
April 16, 2025
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In a landmark decision, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that legal definitions of “woman” must be based on biological sex, rejecting the notion that transgender individuals with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be classified as women. This verdict, delivered on April 16, reaffirms the fundamental truth that biology, not ideology, determines sex. The ruling in the case of Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers marks a significant victory for those who have long fought to preserve the integrity of sex-based rights against the encroachment of transgender ideology.

The case stems from a prolonged battle between women’s rights advocates and the Scottish government, which in 2018 attempted to redefine “woman” to include men who identify as female. This move, rooted in progressive gender ideology, was struck down in 2022 when courts ruled it exceeded the government’s authority. Undeterred, the Scottish government issued new guidance that maintained biological women are women but also granted legal recognition to men with GRCs as women. Women Scotland Ltd challenged this compromise, arguing it undermined the reality of biological sex. After lower courts dismissed their appeal, the Supreme Court took up the case, delivering a decisive blow to the government’s position.

Conservative voices across the UK have hailed the ruling as a return to common sense. Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, declared, “Saying ‘trans women are women’ was never true in fact and now isn’t true in law, either.” Campaigners like Maya Forstater of Sex Matters emphasized the ruling’s far-reaching implications, noting it will force organizations, employers, and service providers to align with the legal recognition of biological sex. The decision is seen as a rejection of “self-ID” policies that have eroded protections for women’s spaces and rights, restoring clarity to the Equality Act’s definition of sex.

The ruling has also sparked reflection on the cultural and political forces that necessitated such a debate. Reform Party candidate Joseph Robertson called it “a parody” that the definition of a woman required Supreme Court intervention, while MP Rupert Lowe labeled the debate “absolute madness,” asserting that biological reality cannot be altered by ideological trends. These sentiments underscore a broader conservative critique of progressive policies that prioritize feelings over facts, particularly under the Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer’s well-documented equivocation on the question of what constitutes a woman has fueled public frustration, highlighting Labour’s alignment with transgender activism at the expense of biological truth.

The decision represents a cultural turning point, reaffirming that biological sex is an immutable reality that cannot be legislated away. As the UK grapples with the implications of this ruling, it is a step toward restoring reason and protecting women’s rights in a society increasingly shaped by ideological battles.

Tags: gender ideologyLGBT ideologyTransgenderismunited kingdom
Brian Brown, Jr.

Brian Brown, Jr.

Brian Brown, Jr. is a recent graduate of Thomas Aquinas College, studying at the Columbus School of Law at CUA

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