Keir Starmer Welcomes Supreme Court's Gender Ruling Clarity

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer publicly welcomed the UK Supreme Court's ruling clarifying that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the 2010 Equality Act refer to biological women and biological sex. Starmer described the decision as providing 'real clarity' and a 'welcome step forward' for those tasked with drawing up guidance on gender-related issues. When pressed on whether he believes a trans woman is a woman, Starmer deferred to the court's definition, stating, 'A woman is an adult female.' The ruling enables organizations to exclude transgender women from single-sex spaces if it is deemed proportionate and requires updated guidance across public bodies. Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson emphasized that services should be accessed based on biological sex, while also advocating for unisex facilities to ensure dignity for all. The decision has prompted responses and statements from both UK and Scottish government officials, with calls for further clarification and implementation of the guidance.