Patrick Hodge
Patrick Hodge is a prominent British judge currently serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Appointed in 2013, Hodge has a reputation for his thoughtful and reasoned judgments. His recent remarks in a historic ruling regarding the definition of 'woman' in equality law highlighted the court's position that biological women are distinct from transgender women under the 2010 Equality Act, while still affirming that transgender individuals retain legal protections against discrimination.
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Patrick Hodge warned against interpreting the ruling as a triumph for any one group over another.
Dommen om transpersoner i Storbritannias høyesterett ble til politisk våpen
Norway· 2025-05-14Patrick Hodge warned against interpreting the ruling as a triumph for any one group at the expense of another.
Dommen om transpersoner i Storbritannias høyesterett ble til politisk våpenNorway· 2025-05-14Patrick Hodge, the vice-president of the Court, warned against interpreting the ruling as a triumph for any group at the expense of another.
Uma vitória das mulheres - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-20Lord Patrick Hodge, vicepreședintele Curții Supreme, stated that the terms woman and sex refer to a biological woman and biological sex.
Protestatarii pentru drepturile persoanelor transgender au vandalizat centrul Londrei: „Drepturile trans sunt drepturi ale omului”
Romania· 2025-04-20
Justice Patrick Hodge stated that the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman.
Thousands protest in UK against Supreme Court ruling on definition of 'woman'
India· 2025-04-20
Patrick Hodge emphasized that the ruling does not mean that Trans individuals are not protected from misogynistic discrimination.
Demonstration nach Urteil zur Gleichstellung und Transfrauen
Luxembourg· 2025-04-19
Justice Patrick Hodge stated that the ruling provided clarity on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
Who is a woman? UK court gives definition amid trans debate
Kenya· 2025-04-18
Justice Patrick Hodge summarised the case during the ruling.
Supreme Court rules that a woman is based on biological sex | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-17
Patrick Hodge is the judge who stated that the terms 'woman' and 'gender' in the Equality Act refer to biological women.
Gegen Transfrauen: J. K. Rowling freut sich über Gerichtsurteil - Literatur
Austria· 2025-04-17
Justice Patrick Hodge stated that the ruling provided clarity on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
Who is a woman? UK court gives definition amid trans debateKenya· 2025-04-17
Patrick Hodge, vice president of the Supreme Court, stated that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act of 2010 refer to a biological woman and her biological sex.
La definción legal de una mujer está basada en el sexo biológico, dictamina la Corte Suprema de Reino Unido
Uruguay· 2025-04-17
Patrick Hodge is the Vice President of the Supreme Court who delivered the ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
La definción legal de una mujer está basada en el sexo biológico, dictamina la Corte Suprema de Reino Unido
Bolivia· 2025-04-17Judge Patrick Hodge stated that the ruling does not mean a victory for one side.
Britanski sud jednoglasno odlučio 'šta je žena'
Serbia· 2025-04-17
Justice Patrick Hodge is the Deputy President of the Supreme Court who announced the court's unanimous decision regarding the definition of 'woman' in the Equality Act.
Trans women not legally ‘women’ under Equality Act, rules UK Supreme CourtIndia· 2025-04-17Judge Patrick Hodge stated that the ruling does not mean one side has won, emphasizing that the law still protects transgender people from discrimination.
Britanski sud jednoglasno odlučio "šta je žena"
Montenegro· 2025-04-17Patrick Hodge stated that the ruling does not remove protection for transgender people.
Donne trans, tutto quello che c’è da sapere sulla sentenza del Regno Unito (e perché divide le femministe)- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-04-16
Justice Patrick Hodge said the British ruling does not remove protection from trans people.
UK’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-16Patrick Hodge is the judge who read the summary of the Supreme Court's decision.
Britischer Supreme Court nimmt Transfrauen die Frauenrechte - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-16Patrick Hodge emphasized that the ruling was not a comprehensive victory for either side.
Britisches Urteil: Gleichstellungsgesetz gilt nicht für TransfrauenLuxembourg· 2025-04-16
Deputy President of the Supreme Court Patrick Hodge stated that the terms 'women' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex.
UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex
Guyana· 2025-04-16
Justice Patrick Hodge said its ruling 'does not remove protection from trans people,' who are 'protected from discrimination on the ground of gender reassignment.'
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is biological
United States· 2025-04-16
Justice Patrick Hodge stated that the Equality Act protects transgender people from discrimination while also affirming the definition of a woman based on biological sex.
UK top court rules definition of 'a woman' based on sex at birthKenya· 2025-04-16Judge Patrick Hodge stated that the term 'woman' in equality law refers to a biological woman.
"الرجل المتحول لن يعد امرأة".. المحكمة العليا في بريطانيا تدعم تعريف المرأة "البيولوجي"
Saudi Arabia· 2025-04-16Justice Patrick Hodge stated that the Equality Act protects transgender people from discrimination.
UK top court rules definition of ‘a woman’ based on sex at birth - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-16Patrick Hodge, deputy president of the supreme court, stated that the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex.
UK supreme court says ‘woman’ refers to biological sex under equality laws – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-16
Patrick Hodge warned that the ruling should not be interpreted as a victory for a specific population group.
Ordet kvinde henviser til biologisk køn
Denmark· 2025-04-16Patrick Hodge is the Vice-President of the Supreme Court who commented on the ruling regarding the legal status of trans women.
Tribunal Supremo do Reino Unido: “mulher” é o sexo biológico nas leis da igualdade | Direitos humanos
Portugal· 2025-04-16Patrick Hodge is the Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court who clarified that the ruling does not remove legal protections for transgender individuals.
פסיקה תקדימית בבריטניה: "טרנסג'נדריות - לא נשים לפי חוק השוויון"
Israel· 2025-04-16