Summary
The Labour Party has postponed its annual Women's Conference after a Supreme Court ruling clarified that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The decision came after advice suggested that the conference could face legal challenges and protests if it allowed self-identified women to attend.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.
- Labour previously allowed self-identification, which included trans women in all-women events.
- The Labour Women's Conference is usually held before the main party conference.
- A leaked document advised delaying the conference due to potential legal and protest risks.
- The National Executive Committee voted to delay the conference and review policies.
- Elections for the National Labour Women's Committee are postponed, extending current terms.
- Labour must ensure its policies align with the Supreme Court ruling.
- The decision faced criticism from trans rights advocates and support from gender-critical activists.
