The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast
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A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear - and confusion. Libby Brooks reports
On 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 against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.
But its judgment - that the word woman" in equality law refers only to biological sex - has upended years of legal interpretation. And the news of the ruling led to celebrations, protest and an outpouring of emotion.
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