DPAC Northern Ireland

At DPAC Northern Ireland, we are heartbroken and outraged by the recent Supreme Court ruling that attempts to define what a woman is through a narrow, outdated lens. This decision undermines decades of feminist activism that fought against the idea that our identities should be limited to our physical bodies.

Human biology is far more complex than binary definitions allow. People live with a wide range of genetic variations and health conditions that don’t fit neatly into the categories of male or female. Intersex people exist—and they may identify as men, women, non-binary, or trans. This ruling ignores that reality, and worse, reinforces a harmful framework rooted in ignorance and bigotry.

Let’s be clear: this law is not just about words. It will directly harm trans women, trans men, and non-binary people, regardless of whether they pass or have medically transitioned. It creates a legal basis for discrimination based on private anatomy, and that should concern us all.

The impact will be felt across the UK, including here in Northern Ireland, where trans and gender non-conforming communities already face significant barriers to healthcare, housing, and safety. Cis women—especially those who are butch, masculine-presenting, or androgynous—will also be increasingly targeted by suspicion and discrimination. This is not just a trans issue; it is an attack on bodily autonomy, gender diversity, and fundamental human rights.

We at DPAC Northern Ireland stand in full solidarity with all those affected. Our collective struggle for justice, equality, and liberation continues—louder and stronger than ever.

Solidarity always.
DPAC Northern Ireland