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Women: Human Rights

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 45768

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what guidance her Department issues to employers on the rights of biological women under the Equality Act 2010.

Answered by Dame Nia Griffith

The Supreme Court’s ruling has brought clarity and confidence that for the purposes of the Equality Act, the term ‘woman’ refers to a biological woman.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to support organisations, including workplaces, with updated guidance; we will engage them as necessary as they progress this work. All government departments should follow the ruling.

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