The Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, in a decision which could have far-reaching implications for who can access single-sex services and spaces.

It came about after the Scottish government included transgender women in quotas to ensure gender balance on public sector boards. Campaign group For Women Scotland argued that sex-based protections should only apply to people born female… More here.

If you went back only 10 years, it would be hard to believe that such a ruling would be needed. That in itself does not have bearing on any of this and it is a very difficult area to comment on, but I suspect the majority will feel that this ruling makes perfect sense.

Personally, I feel that safe places for women are very important and I don’t believe that a trans woman should be classified as a woman in all aspects such as sports and especially safe spaces. This is not a political view at all, it is simply how I feel.

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