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Rishi Sunak: Conservatives to Amend Equality Act to Define 'Biological Sex' and Protect Women's Spaces
Jun 2, 2024, 09:35 PM
The Conservative Party has announced plans to amend the Equality Act to specify that the protected characteristic of 'sex' refers to 'biological sex'. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that this change aims to protect women’s spaces and services, preventing 'biological males' from participating in these areas. This proposal will be included in the Tory manifesto and is seen as a necessary clarification by supporters. The amendment also aims to protect single-sex spaces and sports.
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