Thousands Protest UK Supreme Court Gender Ruling Nationwide

Protests erupted across the UK, including major demonstrations in London, Swansea, and Reading, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological women and biological sex. The decision, which arose from a legal challenge over female representation on Scottish public boards, effectively excludes transgender women from the legal definition of 'woman' and may impact access to single-sex spaces and services. Protesters and LGBTQIA+ advocates expressed concerns that this ruling sends a message that trans identities are less valid and could erode existing protections for transgender people. While the court affirmed that transgender individuals remain protected from discrimination based on acquired gender, advocates argue the decision undermines essential rights and inclusion. The British government welcomed the ruling for bringing legal clarity, but critics warn it represents a setback for equality and trans rights. Demonstrations drew thousands, with activists vowing continued resistance to what they see as a move against equality.