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Trans Judge Appeals Ruling on Gender Definition in Court

8/18/2025

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Victoria McCloud, the UK’s first transgender judge, is appealing a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex to the European Court of Human Rights.
The ruling defines "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 as biological women, excluding trans women.
McCloud claims the court ignored evidence from trans individuals, affecting 8,500 people with gender recognition certificates.
For Women Scotland is suing the Scottish government for non-compliance with the Supreme Court ruling on trans-inclusive policies.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission will release updated guidance on trans rights in public spaces.

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Victoria McCloud, the UK’s first transgender judge, is appealing a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex to the European Court of Human Rights.
The ruling defines "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 as biological women, excluding trans women.
McCloud claims the court ignored evidence from trans individuals, affecting 8,500 people with gender recognition certificates.
For Women Scotland is suing the Scottish government for non-compliance with the Supreme Court ruling on trans-inclusive policies.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission will release updated guidance on trans rights in public spaces.