‘One hell of a turnout’: trans activists rally in London against gender ruling
GuardianAPR 17
Trans Activists Protest Supreme Court Ruling in London
Above: On April 19, 2025, transgender people and their supporters staged a protest march in Westminster in support of trans rights in London. Image copyright: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Contributor/Future Publishing via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
The Supreme Court ruling ensures the necessary protection of women's rights and safety in single-sex spaces, particularly in vulnerable situations such as rape crisis centers and medical facilities. The previous interpretation of the law by trans groups and public services was an overreach that pushed too aggressively against women's spaces.
Left narrative
The court's decision strips away fundamental protections for trans people and threatens their ability to participate in public life. The ruling has created fear within the trans community and could lead to increased discrimination and harassment, forcing many to withdraw from using public services to avoid conflict.