Source : NEW INDIAN EXPRESS NEWS
The UK Supreme Court ruling also threw into confusion the validity of gender recognition certificates, which allow trans people to gain legal recognition in their chosen gender.
McCloud has a gender change certificate but according to the ruling she would be defined as a man under the Equality Act, leaving her with “two sexes at once”, she alleged.
The court’s decision was a victory for gender critical activists who brought the appeal to London after losing previous cases in Scottish courts.
McCloud said she and one other trans applicant were not allowed to present arguments to the Supreme Court during its hearing last year.
The UK apex court hears appeals on points of law “of the greatest public importance”, and can choose to hear arguments from “interveners” at its discretion.
“The court heard no members of the trans community and did not give reasons,” said McCloud.
The UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission said in interim guidance issued that trans women “should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities” including in workplaces, shops and hospitals.
Instead, it suggested the use of unisex toilets for trans people.
However, McCloud argues there is no easy way to determine the biological sex of a person.
SOURCE :- NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
