19 Apr 2025

Women defined in the UK

From Saturday Morning, 7:25 am on 19 April 2025

This week, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws. The decision confirms that single-sex services for women such as refuges, hospital wards and sports can exclude trans women. Domestically, the coalition has directed Health New Zealand to say "women" instead of "pregnant people" in its communications about health issues. Head of YWCA Tamaki Makaurau, Dellwyn Stuart, talks to Susie about the ramifications of the UK ruling.

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