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Sunak Pledges to Amend Equality Act to Protect Women-Only Spaces Based on Biological Sex

Jun 3, 2024, 06:29 AM

The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has pledged to amend the Equality Act to protect women-only spaces and clarify the legal definition of sex as biological sex. This commitment aims to address concerns about the abuse of gender laws by predators and the confusion over sex and gender definitions. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has emphasized that the changes are intended to safeguard the privacy and dignity of women and girls. The proposed amendments will ensure that legal protections are based on biological sex, not gender identity, and will impact areas such as professional sports participation and women-only spaces. The Conservatives have made this pledge a key part of their platform ahead of the upcoming election.