Social Movements & Civil Rights

Judicial Committee Defines Women as Persons

In a landmark ruling, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Britain overruled a decision from the Supreme Court of Canada, declaring that women are indeed considered 'persons' under Canadian law. This decision was in response to the case initiated by the Famous Five, a group of women advocating for the inclusion of women in the legal definition of 'persons.' The ruling opened the door for women to serve in the Senate and other political offices, affirming their legal rights and roles in society.

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