Trans supporters stage protest outside city court

Protestors gathered outside a court to show support for trans people following the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

Officers were called to Hull Crown Court at about 10:30 BST on Thursday following reports of a protest.

An activist, who was part of the group, said 15 people - aged between 16 and 51 - were present.

Humberside Police said the protest came to "a peaceful conclusion", adding one protestor was spoken to by officers after "concerns were raised by court security staff".

The force said it attended "to allow people to go about their lawful business" and to "protect the right of individuals" who had chosen to protest.

In April, judges ruled that when the term "woman" is used in the Equality Act it means a biological woman, and "sex" refers to biological sex.

The protest group said it wanted people to "judge us on our behaviour and not on our appearance or our transness".

In a statement, the Ministry of Justice said: "We are aware of this incident and are investigating as a matter of urgency."

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