Summary
Four major UK Pride organizations have decided not to allow political parties to officially participate in their events. This decision is in response to a Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" based on biological sex, which has raised concerns about transgender rights.
Key Facts
- Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Prides are the organizations involved.
- These Pride groups want political parties to show clear support for transgender rights before participating in their events.
- The Supreme Court ruled that "woman" in the Equality Act refers only to biological women.
- Some campaigners for lesbian, gay, and bisexual rights support this ruling, saying it protects single-sex spaces.
- The Pride organizations expressed concern over a global trend of reduced LGBTQ+ rights.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission provided guidance that the ruling means trans individuals do not change sex legally under the Equality Act.
- The UK Pride groups collectively attract over one million attendees annually.
- Pride organizers are calling for better protections and healthcare access for transgender individuals.
