Supreme Court hearing which will determine the definition of a woman begins TODAY - in a case with major implications for female-only spaces
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court hearing which will determine the definition of a woman begins TODAY - in a case with major implications for female-only spaces

Daily Mail  

A Supreme Court hearing that will determine the definition of a woman begins today in a case with major implications for female-only spaces. The case – which has been brought by gender-critical activists – will see five justices consider the question: 'Is a person with a full gender recognition certificate which recognises that their gender is female, a 'woman' for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010?' They also argue that it will undermine women-only spaces and potentially trigger legal challenges over whether male-bodied criminals with a GRC should be held in a women's prison. A Supreme Court hearing determining the definition of a woman will begin today Among donors to feminist group For Women Scotland is Harry Potter author JK Rowling Susan Smith of FWS said the case would have 'huge implications' for women-only spaces and groups A final ruling after the two-day hearing is not expected until next year.

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The Supreme Court hearing on what a ‘woman’ is is an existential attack on trans people like me
1 month, 1 week ago

The Supreme Court hearing on what a ‘woman’ is is an existential attack on trans people like me

The Independent  

Today continues the Supreme Court hearing of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers appeal. The Scottish government, supported by interventions from the UK Equalities and Human Rights Commission and the international human rights organisation Amnesty says no, “sex” in the Equality Act includes transgender people who have been through the gender recognition process established by the Gender Recognition …

Sex is an 'immutable biological state', Supreme Court hears as women's rights campaign group challenges Scottish government over the definition of a woman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sex is an 'immutable biological state', Supreme Court hears as women's rights campaign group challenges Scottish government over the definition of a woman

Daily Mail  

A lawyer has told the Supreme Court that sex is an 'immutable biological state' as a women's rights campaign group challenges the Scottish Government over the definition of a woman. A Supreme Court hearing determining the definition of a woman heard today that sex is an 'immutable biological state' Marion Calder and Susan Smith hold signs from For Women Scotland …

UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a 'woman' is defined in law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a 'woman' is defined in law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.K. Supreme Court on …

UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a ‘woman’ is defined in law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK Supreme Court hears landmark legal challenge over how a ‘woman’ is defined in law

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing a legal challenge focusing on the definition of “woman” in a long-running dispute between a women’s rights campaign group and the Scottish government. The women’s rights group successfully challenged that law, arguing that its redefinition of “woman” went beyond parliament’s powers. “Not tying the definition of sex to its ordinary …

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender
9 months ago

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender

Hindustan Times  

Enough has been written about JK Rowling’s views on transgender persons, or, more specifically, trans women who identify as women.. She waded into it yet again on Saturday, when she wrote a long post about who she thinks are women, and who she thinks aren’t. In the beginning of her post, she talks about women and men as thus: “What …

Supreme Court launches handbook to combat gender stereotypes within legal community
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court launches handbook to combat gender stereotypes within legal community

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday launched a handbook on combating gender stereotypes that would guide judges to avoid the usage of inappropriate gender terms in court orders and legal language. Supreme Court Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the guidebook is to identify and eliminate the usage of words and phrases that carry gender biases within court orders and …

Explained | How has the Supreme Court interpreted ‘sex’ and ‘gender identity’ in the past?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | How has the Supreme Court interpreted ‘sex’ and ‘gender identity’ in the past?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Article 3 of the Convention, defines gender as “socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for women and men.” Enacted in the year 2015, Malta’s Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics Act allows for the legal gender recognition of persons based on self-determination and …

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind

The Hindu  

If you live on the Internet, like I do, it is hard to have a conversation about J.K. Rowling without an eye roll, a nonchalant shrug or a shrewd hand gesture indicating we move on from the topic. She informs us that even a mention of the author’s name would attract accusations of mainstreaming witchcraft which would lead to Evangelical …

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