Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 45768

Women: Human Rights

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

ConservativeSleaford and North Hykeham

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.

Answer

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 workp...

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