Trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act, the Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark judgment. Campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS) brought a series of challenges – including to the UK’s highest court – over the definition of “ woman ” in Scottish legislation mandating 50 per cent female representation on public boards.

Author JK Rowling is celebrating the UK Supreme Court's ruling that transgender women aren't legally women in celebratory posts on X, saying, “I love it when a plan comes together."