Lesbian Organizers Push Back Against U.K. Ruling That Excludes Trans Women

The U.K. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the legal definition of “woman” has triggered widespread concern across LGBTQ+ communities, particularly among trans women and the lesbian organizers who stand with them.

By restricting legal recognition to “biological sex,” the ruling has excluded trans women from protections and participation in spaces they have long been part of—including lesbian communities. But queer resistance is growing.

Across the U.K., grassroots groups, activists, and event organizers are refusing to comply with what they see as state-mandated transphobia. From underground parties to Pride marches and zine publications, lesbian communities are building new strategies to protect trans inclusion and solidarity.

This article by Emma Bainbridge gives detailed background on the court case, its political and cultural implications, and the many ways queer and trans people are responding. Read the full story on the magazine Extra here:

U.K. lesbians are resisting state-mandated transphobia →

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