The Definition of Sex - A Roundup of the Supreme Court Ruling for Employment & HR Professionals

Introduction

On 16 April 2025 the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of the word ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex. The Court also emphasised that those who have transitioned from one gender to another are still protected by the Equality Act 2010, because there is the protected characteristic ‘gender reassignment’.

This ruling has significant impacts on same sex spaces and will require employers to revise policies and think carefully about the implications for their organisation.

This webinar explores the ruling, and what the employer needs to consider as a result.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The ruling from the Supreme Court
• What the ruling says
• The difference between sex and gender reassignment
• The Equality Act 2010
• The protection for those who have undergone gender reassignment
• What the Supreme Court ruling means for the protected characteristic of sex and gender reassignment
• Practical issues to consider
• What employers need to consider
• Providing support for all employees
• Communicating the implications to employees
• What policies and procedures might need revision

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 22nd May 2025

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