Petition
Reverse the ruling - legally recognise transgender women as women.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Reverse any policies, rulings, or guidance that remove the legal recognition of transgender women as women. Reinstate and protect the rights of transgender individuals to have their gender identity legally acknowledged in line with the Gender Recognition Act and the Equality Act 2010.
The government’s decision to stop legally recognising transgender women as women strips them of identity, rights, and access to gender-appropriate services. It promotes discrimination and increases the risk of violence and exclusion. Gender identity is not a debate—it is a lived reality, supported by medical and human rights standards. Trans people deserve equal recognition and protection under the law.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Amend Equality Act to define the terms woman and man not based on biological sex
Amend Equality Act to define the terms woman and man not based on biological sex
Amend Equality Act to define the terms woman and man not based on biological sex
Amend Equality Act to define the terms woman and man not based on biological sex
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 May 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.