内容摘要：Szubanski received international acclaim for her role as the farmer’s wife Esme Hoggett in the 1995 movie “Babe.” The movie that tells the story of a pig that wants the job of a sheepdog was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Szubanski received international acclaim for her role as the farmer’s wife Esme Hoggett in the 1995 movie “Babe.” The movie that tells the story of a pig that wants the job of a sheepdog was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

“We can identify no good reason why the legislature should have intended that sex-based rights and protections under the (Equality Act) should apply to these complex, heterogenous groupings, rather than to the distinct group of (biological) women and girls (or men and boys) with their shared biology leading to shared disadvantage and discrimination faced by them as a distinct group,” they wrote.The ruling makes no mention of

, who also are not explicitly protected under the Equality Act.Women’s rights activists celebrate outside the Supreme Court to challenge gender recognition laws, in London, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Women’s rights activists celebrate outside the Supreme Court to challenge gender recognition laws, in London, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

As in other countries, the issue has polarized opinion, pitting transgender rights campaigners against “gender critical” feminists, who argue that trans women’s rights should not come at the expense of those who are born biologically female.For Women Scotland said it was “absolutely jubilant” at the ruling. “Harry Potter” author

, a prominent supporter of the group, said the court victory had “protected the rights of women and girls across the U.K.”

But LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall said there is “deep concern” surrounding the ruling’s consequences.Moges said she pulled her three daughters, now 10, 8 and 6, from their public schools as a result. They were initially homeschooled and now attend a private Christian school, she said.

The school system declined to comment, citing the ongoing lawsuit.But in court papers, lawyers for the schools wrote that the handful of storybooks are not sex-education materials but “rather tell everyday tales of characters who experience adventure, confront new emotions, and struggle to make themselves heard.” The books touch on the same themes found in classic stories that include Snow White, Cinderella and Peter Pan, the lawyers wrote.

In “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding,” a niece worries that her uncle will not have as much time for her after he gets married. His partner is a man. “Love, Violet” deals with a girl’s anxiety about giving a valentine to another girl. “Born Ready” is the story of a transgender boy’s decision to share his gender identity with his family and the world. “Intersection Allies” describes nine characters of varying backgrounds, including one who is gender-fluid.The books were chosen “in order to better represent all Montgomery County families” and teachers may not use them “to pressure students to change or to change or disavow religious views,” the schools’ lawyers said.