This live webinar is to help organisations understand the Supreme Court Ruling on the Equality Act, what it could mean in practice, and how it can be interpreted so organisations can remain trans inclusive.
On the 16th of April the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex, including in the context of the Equality Act 2010. A range of responses to this ruling have since emerged including from the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The ruling has understandably generated significant concerns especially amongst the trans and wider LGBTQ+ community. For this reason we are hosting this free online webinar in which we will explore:
- What this ruling could mean in practice
- How it could be interpreted and how organisations can remain trans inclusive
- What the next steps could be in terms of pushing back against the ruling
- How this ruling can be understood in the broader context of LGBTQ+ rights and equality
This session will include a presentation by Andro & Eve’s Gender Awareness Trainers and time to ask questions.
Please note: We are not legal experts and this presentation will not provide legal advice.
Additionally, we cannot provide guidance about specific situations. If you are looking for this support, please get in touch with us about our consultancy offer.
Who is the session for?
This webinar is suitable for UK based individuals, employees, freelancers, and managers who want to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable workplace and society.
Why are we running this webinar
In the UK, hard won LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly being rolled back. The Supreme Court ruling on 16th April in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, determined that the definition of ‘woman’ does not include trans women and the term ‘lesbian’ only refers to those assigned female at birth.
This ruling and subsequent response from the EHRC, marks a dangerous escalation in the attacks on trans rights, and is likely to affect many LGBTQ+ people and women. In the ruling, no representation was allowed from trans led organisations nor trans individuals; the people it will affect the most. This moment must be a wake up call for allies to take action, to ensure the UK does not slide backwards in our commitments to creating a fair, equitable and safe society for all citizens. Every person has the right to live safely, with dignity, and free of violence.
Access: This session will take place online via Zoom. A link will be sent out the day before the event. Auto captions will be enabled and it is supported by slides containing text and visuals. If you have any extra accessibility requirements, please send us a message.
Safer Spaces: Andro and Eve operates a safe spaces policy. By booking a ticket to this event you agree to follow the practices outlined.
About Andro and Eve
Andro and Eve are a queer arts organisation who collaborate with LGBTQ+ artists to provide accessible programmes of creative opportunities and events in South Yorkshire.
Andro and Eve are also facilitators of Gender Awareness training, working with organisations to develop understanding around equity for trans and non-binary people. Since 2021 they have worked with businesses, charities, educational establishments and public bodies across the UK delivering Gender Awareness training to 900+ people.
