Sunak Says UK Government Will Consider Defining Sex as Biological Sex in Equality Law

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on March 22, 2023. Victoria Jones/PA Media

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on April 5 that ministers will consider the equality watchdog’s advice to clarify that “sex” means biological sex in the Equality Act 2010 (EqA).

Visiting a factory in Peterborough, Sunak told reporters biological sex is important when it comes to women’s rights.