Petition · Department for Education
Amend Law so Definitions of Man & Woman Include Transgender and Intersex People
Closed
2,180 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to amend the law so that legal definitions of “woman” and “man” are inclusive of transgender and intersex people, and not restricted to biological sex. We think this would ensure full legal recognition and equal protection for all under the law.
We think the Supreme Court ruling limits legal recognition of transgender people and reinforces the exclusion of intersex people by defining legal sex solely as biological. We believe this risks impacting rights, protections, and access to services, and that the law must reflect the diversity of its people and protect all citizens equally, regardless of sex characteristics or gender identity. We think a narrow, biology-only definition risks setting a harmful precedent and undermines the UK’s commitment to equality and human rights.
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,180
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
2 Jun 2025
Closed
2 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.