Trans ex-judge says gender ruling risks lives
- On June 8, 2025, the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling that interprets the definition of a woman based on biological sex within equalities legislation.
- Following the ruling, the national human rights body released temporary guidelines regarding the use of public toilets and changing areas.
- A judge who is openly transgender, and unique in this regard within the UK judiciary, criticizes the decision for excluding transgender perspectives and infringing on human rights, arguing it results in unsafe circumstances.
- Dr McCloud expressed concern that the situation is endangering people's safety, adding that it has affected everyday activities like visiting the pub, while Prime Minister Starmer described the ruling as providing essential clarity.
- Dr McCloud intends to bring the case before the European Court of Human Rights, highlighting that the legal proceedings did not include direct participation from trans individuals.
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