Cliff Notes
- The Supreme Court recently ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to “biological woman and biological sex,” sparking protests from the trans community.
- JK Rowling, a prominent critic of transgender rights over women’s rights, has called for government officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, to apologise for their previous support of trans women in single-sex spaces.
- Following the ruling and subsequent threats against gender-critical campaigners, Rowling emphasised the need for accountability from politicians who backed trans rights, highlighting the impact on vulnerable women.
JK Rowling calls for Sir Keir Starmer to apologise after Supreme Court ruling on women | UK News
JK Rowling has called on Sir Keir Starmer and other ministers to apologise after the Supreme Court ruled on the definition of a woman last week.
Last week, the court unanimously decided that the definition of a “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to “a biological woman and biological sex”.
The ruling caused consternation among some politicians and tens of thousands of people protested in central London on Saturday against what they said was a “betrayal” of the trans community.
The Harry Potter author Rowling – who has been outspoken against transgender women using single-sex spaces – was among many critical campaigners who celebrated the ruling, and has now called on the prime minister and government to apologise for previous statements supporting trans women.
What does JK Rowling believe?
JK Rowling does not have an anti-trans agenda, she just does not believe women should have to share the same private and personal spaces as trans women, and that distinction comes from the definition of what a woman is?. As a consequence she has received hate online including death threats.
“Women have fought (and are still fighting) the single biggest land grab on their rights in my lifetime,” she said on social media.
“Some have sacrificed their livelihoods and safety to combat a pernicious ideology that has infiltrated elite institutions, including government.”
Whilst in opposition and leading up to the 2024 election, Sir Keir Starmer had said that he recognised trans women and as women, but has since u-turned on his move. Thousands of people on social media have reacted to support JK Rowling’s call for an apology.
