Posted on 04/19/2025 5:01:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Who would have thought that something as seemingly straightforward as the ‘definition of a woman’ could cause such a reaction?
Thousands of trans rights activists have taken to the streets today (April 19) in protest at the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman. This is following a ruling that took place on Wednesday, April 16, when the UK’s apex court issued a pivotal judgement, affirming that the terms “woman” and “sex” within the 2010 Equality Act pertain strictly to biological women and sex.
Trans rights protests take place in England and Scotland
However, in coming to this conclusion, the powers that be have also effectively permitted the exclusion of transgender women from single-sex spaces. The UK Government confirmed that the decision was unanimous, with five judges bringing ‘clarity and confidence’ for women and service providers. It would appear that this clarity has now enraged an entire community that has taken to the streets in protest.
According to the banners and chanting, they are calling for ‘trans liberation’ and immediate ‘trans rights now’. While many have gathered in central London, protests are also taking place elsewhere, including in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Brighton and Hastings, England. Many believe that the Supreme Court’s ruling denies trans people the ability to fully transition by banning them from having the same rights as people born into the gender they are transitioning into.
Angry chants against JK Rowling during trans rights protests
Aside from complaining about the government ruling, Harry Potter author JK Rowling is also in the firing line. She has been extremely vocal about her views on the perceived dangers of trans women in ‘women only’ spaces such as bathrooms and domestic abuse shelters. So thrilled was she with the Court ruling, she put a post on social media platform X, saying “I love it when a plan comes together” as she smoked a cigar. Those old enough to remember will know this to be the famous catchphrase used by Hannibal Smith in episodes of the A-Team.
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney has said he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans people are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on the definition of a woman.
He told the PA news agency: “Now, of course, there will be many, many people who feel very hurt by the decision that’s been taken by the Supreme Court.
Scotland’s First Minister publicly accepts judgement of the Supreme Court
“I understand that hurt and that anguish, and in my reaction to the Supreme Court judgement I’ve said two things: Firstly, that I accept the judgement of the Supreme Court because I believe in the rule of law, but secondly that I believe in the protection of the rights of everybody within our society.
“The Supreme Court made it abundantly clear that the existing legal instruments that are in place to protect the rights of trans people needed to continue to operate.”
However, Avery Greatorex, co-chair of Pride in Labour, told the PA news agency: “Not a single trans person or trans organisation was represented in that case, and so we weren’t allowed to have a seat at the table, which is obviously a very concerning thing for our community when decisions are being made without us.
Over to you – Do you believe the Supreme Court is correct in its legal definition of a woman?
Phycology maybe?-)
Are you certain of that?
I think we could easily find "real world" equivalents for Rowling's scariest characters -- Dementors, Basilisk, Inferi, Acromantulas and, of course, Death Eaters.
But who would really be "he who must not be named"?
Rowling contributed money to support the case which resulted in the UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman".
Rowling (left), celebrating UK Supreme Court ruling (right):
Good one JK!
These protests.... no pictures? How many participated - ten? Twenty? Suck it up buttercups! Normal - sane - people have had enough of your insanity.
LOL! The poor trannies.... They should all migrate to a trannie sanctuary city.
Good point! And even in Rowling's fantasy world, Harry is Harry and Hermione is Hermione.
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