The Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” in the Equality Act means biological woman – not someone with a Gender Recognition Certificate. This matters for small businesses offering single-sex services or spaces. Find out what’s changed, what stays the same, and how to stay legally compliant while treating everyone fairly.
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What “woman” means in law – and why it matters to your business – Supreme Court ruling For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers ([2025] UKSC 16)
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