Category: Gender

Iranian women could face death penalty for defying new morality laws

Execution, long jail terms and big fines for ‘promoting’ nudity, unveiling or improper dressing come into forceWomen in Iran could face the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison if they defy new compulsory...

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Supreme court urged to recognise ‘facts of biological reality’ in sex definition case

Scottish campaigners challenge ruling that found it lawful for guidance to extend definition of ‘woman’ to trans women with GRCThe supreme court has been urged to recognise “the facts of biological reality...

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JK Rowling agrees to meeting with Labour about gender transition policy

Author responds after shadow chancellor says party would be ‘really happy’ to ‘give her assurances’JK Rowling has agreed to meet with Labour after Rachel Reeves said the party would be “really...

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Labour reiterates pledge to ‘modernise’ gender transition process

Party says update will remove ‘indignities for trans people who deserve recognition and acceptance’UK election live – latest updatesThe Labour party has reiterated its pledge to “modernise” the...

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Starmer says he is proud of Labour record on women’s rights after JK Rowling criticism

Author accused party of abandoning women who took issue with its transgender rights policy Keir Starmer has said he is proud of Labour’s history on women’s rights after JK Rowling said she would struggle to support...

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Female UK election candidates report increased abuse

Politicians, activists and charities say online harassment is particularly bad, including hate speech and disinformationAbuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.One female...

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