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Supreme Court ruling on “woman” in the Equality Act 2010: 7 practical steps for employers

By Elouisa Crichton
April 29, 2025
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Following the Supreme Court’s historic ruling, the meaning of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 is now “biological” sex. We explore the meaning of this judgment and outline seven practical steps for employers to take now on our website.

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