Summary
Girlguiding, the organization that runs girl guide groups in the UK, will no longer allow trans girls to join. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that defines sex based on biological terms in equality law. The organization states no immediate changes for current members, but details will follow.
Key Facts
- Girlguiding UK will not allow trans girls, or those not labeled female at birth, to join as new members.
- The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling regarding the definition of sex in equality law.
- Girlguiding made the decision after consulting members and seeking legal advice.
- Around 385,000 girls and young women participate in groups like Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers.
- The organization will share more information about the changes next week.
- Girlguiding cites its governing documents, which state membership should be for girls and women.
- Current adult roles in Girlguiding are mostly open to all, with some specifically female roles.
- Biological girls who identify as boys can still join Girlguiding.
