Aidan O'Neill
Aidan O'Neill KC is a well-respected barrister representing For Women Scotland, a women's rights group, in a pivotal Supreme Court case concerning the legal definition of 'woman' and the implications of transgender rights on sex-based protections. He has argued for a biological interpretation of sex, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distinct rights for individuals based on their biological sex.
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Aidan O’Neill, a lawyer for For Women Scotland, argued that 'sex' should refer to biological sex.
Supreme Court rules that a woman is based on biological sex | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-17
Aidan O’Neill KC is the counsel for For Women Scotland who urged the court to prioritize biological reality in its decision.
Trans women not legally ‘women’ under Equality Act, rules UK Supreme Court
India· 2025-04-17
Aidan O'Neill KC, representing For Women Scotland, argues for a 'common sense' meaning of the words man and woman.
Supreme Court to announce ruling on definition of a woman
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16