English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy
Summary
The English Football Association (FA) is reconsidering its recent decision to allow transgender women to participate in women's football, following a Supreme Court ruling that legally defines a woman based on biological sex. Meanwhile, the Scottish Football Association is planning to ban transgender women from competing in women's football from next season.Key Facts
- The English Football Association recently decided to allow transgender women to play in women's football.
- This decision is now being reconsidered due to a recent Supreme Court ruling.
- The Scottish Football Association has decided to ban transgender women from playing women's football.
- Both UK football bodies had been allowing transgender women to compete if their testosterone levels were low.
- The Supreme Court ruling legally defines a woman based on biological sex.
- The English FA may change its rules in response to this ruling.
- Some other sports already restrict women's competition to those who have not undergone male puberty.
- This includes sports like rugby, swimming, and athletics.
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