Trans people fearing arrest due to ‘confusion’ around Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners
- The UK Supreme Court ruled last month that 'woman' under the Equality Act means biological sex, redefining legal protections for trans people.
- This ruling triggered what advocacy groups call 'weaponised misunderstandings' that spread misinformation and confusion about trans people's rights.
- Despite no new criminal law being created, some trans women report fear of arrest or confrontation when using women-only spaces due to this confusion.
- Jane Fae, director of TransActual, explained that many trans individuals feel anxious about entering women’s spaces because they fear the possibility of being arrested.
- The ruling has increased discrimination risks and legal uncertainty, prompting calls for clear guidance and parliamentary action to safeguard trans rights.
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Activists stage protest outside Northern Irish Executive offices over attacks on trans rights
Yesterday, May 16, a group of campaigners gathered outside the constituency offices of members of the Northern Irish Executive in Belfast to protest against the recent attack on trans rights. The action was taken in light of the UK Supreme Court Ruling on the definition of ‘woman’, which excludes trans women, and the ban on….


Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners
Misinformation about the practical consequences of the ruling has prompted confusion within the community
Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing
Chaired by Jess O’Thomson from Trans Solidarity Alliance and the University of Leeds, the panel was attended by MPs, Lords and parliamentary staff The post Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing appeared first on Attitude.
Good Law Project: “The Supreme Court refused to listen to trans voices. We brought them to the Supreme Court.”
According to Good Law Project (GLP), the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans ruling on biological sex, will “roll back trans rights 20 years”, without hearing from a “single trans person”. Last night, 16 May, GLP brought those voices to the Supreme Court, projecting videos of Munroe Bergdorf, Nadia Almada, India Willoughby and Victoria McCloud on to its […]
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