Faith in Transition: A Week Inside a Gender Surgery Clinic
Islamic law does not inherently oppose non-binary gender and/or sex, and certain Muslim jurists have advanced compelling arguments for an alternative body politics.
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Badenoch declines to criticise Jenrick over Reform coalition comments – as it happened
Spokesperson for Tory leader says she agrees with colleague that ‘we need to bring centre-right voters together’. This blog is closedRosie Duffield, the independent MP who left Labour after the election in part because she felt her gender critical view…
The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast
A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reportsOn paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group …
UK ministers face questions over supreme court gender ruling repercussions
Labour backbenchers demand clarity on practical impact of transgender people’s use of toilets and hospital wardsMinisters have come under pressure to provide answers on how last week’s supreme court ruling on gender identity will affect the daily lives…
Scottish government has ‘no plans’ to bring back gender bill after court ruling
Social justice secretary says Holyrood ‘fully accepts’ supreme court ruling and will amend guidanceThe Scottish government has “no plans” to return to its controversial bill on gender recognition, the high-water mark of Nicola Sturgeon’s progressive ag…
Keir Starmer welcomes ‘clarity’ of UK supreme court’s gender ruling
Prime minister calls ruling ‘a welcome step forward’ while equalities minister Bridget Phillipson also welcomes itUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has welcomed what he termed the “real clarity” of last week’s supreme court ruling on gender…
‘One hell of a turnout’: trans activists rally in London against gender ruling
Thousands gather in Parliament Square in a show of unity after supreme court judgmentAfter last week’s supreme court decision, activists had been worried that trans people might become fearful of going out in public in case they were abused.They weren’…
From homework to housework, how British attitudes have changed since the 1930s
Study shows women today are happier being women – but getting up to go to work remains as punishing as everThe mundane tasks of everyday life, such as homework after school and household chores at the weekend, may not have changed in the past 80 years,…
Trans women arrested on Britain’s railways to be strip-searched by male officers
British Transport Police amends policy in light of supreme court’s landmark ruling on definition of a womanTrans women arrested on Britain’s railways will in future be strip-searched by male officers in an updated policy after a landmark ruling by the …
U.K. Court Ruling on Trans Women Is Part of Wider Debate on Sex and Gender
President Trump and right-wing politicians in Europe have railed against trans rights. Britain’s top court has now added its voice to the discussion.