Mind the Gap: Who is a woman? UK Supreme Court ruling is a setback to transgender rights

Mind the Gap: Who is a woman? UK Supreme Court ruling is a setback to transgender rights

A woman is defined as someone who is born biologically female, Britain’s top court has ruled. The interpretation is for purposes of the country’s Equality Act, the landmark five-judge bench judgement has clarified. Yet, the ruling comes as a blow since it excludes transgender women, even those with gender reassignment certificates, from the legal definition….

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Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages

Hong Kong beauty centre closure sparks probe into HK$200,000 of prepaid packages

Hong Kong Customs and a consumer watchdog are investigating 22 complaints involving HK$200,000 (US$26,000) in prepaid packages following the abrupt closure of a beauty centre in Fanling, a lawmaker assisting victims has said. Athena Beauty, located in Cheung Wah Estate in Fanling, was also accused of transferring customers’ information without consent to Classic Life, a…

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