Steph Richards She/Her
@stephrichards.bsky.social
Award Winning Human Rights Advocate Portsmouth CLP. CEO of TransLucent.Org, Unite the Union.
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Soon, TransLucent will be publishing its first newsletter. The launch will be the first of many as we, as an organisation, get stronger daily. This is evidenced by the fact that a trans icon, Professor Stephen Whittle OBE, joined our Board and recently became a Director of TransLucent.
Soon, TransLucent will be publishing its first newsletter. The launch will be the first of many as we, as an organisation, get stronger daily. This is evidenced by the fact that a trans icon, Professor Stephen Whittle OBE, joined our Board and recently became a Director of TransLucent.
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Heads up 😅
Sex Matters have launched their own MP letter-writing campaign insisting on trans segregation, an exclusionary Code etc etc
📝Let’s make sure our letters outnumber theirs+++
Template here!
If you’ve already written, grab a mate & get them to write too 🤗
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Sex Matters have launched their own MP letter-writing campaign insisting on trans segregation, an exclusionary Code etc etc
📝Let’s make sure our letters outnumber theirs+++
Template here!
If you’ve already written, grab a mate & get them to write too 🤗
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨
Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Heads up 😅
Sex Matters have launched their own MP letter-writing campaign insisting on trans segregation, an exclusionary Code etc etc
📝Let’s make sure our letters outnumber theirs+++
Template here!
If you’ve already written, grab a mate & get them to write too 🤗
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Sex Matters have launched their own MP letter-writing campaign insisting on trans segregation, an exclusionary Code etc etc
📝Let’s make sure our letters outnumber theirs+++
Template here!
If you’ve already written, grab a mate & get them to write too 🤗
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Im sure many trans folk and our allies have seen the latest post from the EHRC regarding GANHRI. My advice is to ignore - it's not accurate.
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Im sure many trans folk and our allies have seen the latest post from the EHRC regarding GANHRI. My advice is to ignore - it's not accurate.
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Anyone that thinks @WorldAthletics sex testing is simple, I suggest go talk to @MightyCaster
To evaluate the effects of involves measuring & palpating the clitoris, vagina & labia, as well as evaluating breast size & pubic hair scored on an illustrated 5-grade scale.
To evaluate the effects of involves measuring & palpating the clitoris, vagina & labia, as well as evaluating breast size & pubic hair scored on an illustrated 5-grade scale.
a person is holding a metal object in their hands .
ALT: a person is holding a metal object in their hands .
media.tenor.com
August 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Anyone that thinks @WorldAthletics sex testing is simple, I suggest go talk to @MightyCaster
To evaluate the effects of involves measuring & palpating the clitoris, vagina & labia, as well as evaluating breast size & pubic hair scored on an illustrated 5-grade scale.
To evaluate the effects of involves measuring & palpating the clitoris, vagina & labia, as well as evaluating breast size & pubic hair scored on an illustrated 5-grade scale.
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The women who actually use Kenwood Ladies Pond spoke clearly: the 900 members democratically voted to maintain their trans+ inclusive policy, in place since 2019. 🏊♀️
notinourname.org.uk/nion-women-r...
#TransInclusion #KenwoodLadiesPond #TransRightsAreHumanRights @nionwomen.bsky.social
notinourname.org.uk/nion-women-r...
#TransInclusion #KenwoodLadiesPond #TransRightsAreHumanRights @nionwomen.bsky.social
NION Women Rejects Anti-Trans Narrative at Kenwood Ladies Pond - Not in our name
NION women supports the previous decision by members to keep the Kenwood ponds inclusive, and calls for people to engage in the consultation
notinourname.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The women who actually use Kenwood Ladies Pond spoke clearly: the 900 members democratically voted to maintain their trans+ inclusive policy, in place since 2019. 🏊♀️
notinourname.org.uk/nion-women-r...
#TransInclusion #KenwoodLadiesPond #TransRightsAreHumanRights @nionwomen.bsky.social
notinourname.org.uk/nion-women-r...
#TransInclusion #KenwoodLadiesPond #TransRightsAreHumanRights @nionwomen.bsky.social
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I’m a woman, I’m a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction” – Powell on women’s rights and trans rights coexisting
www.attitude.co.uk/news/lucy-po...
www.attitude.co.uk/news/lucy-po...
Labour's new deputy leader Lucy Powell says EHRC's single-sex spaces draft is 'not right' as she backs trans-rights
Lucy Powell, newly elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, has said the EHRC’s draft guidance on single-sex spaces is "not right".
www.attitude.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I’m a woman, I’m a feminist and I see absolutely no contradiction” – Powell on women’s rights and trans rights coexisting
www.attitude.co.uk/news/lucy-po...
www.attitude.co.uk/news/lucy-po...
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My take on this:
1. We have a hearing in the High Court 12/13 November. The EHRC has already substantially rolled back on where it was and, I think, is in some trouble.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/398...
1. We have a hearing in the High Court 12/13 November. The EHRC has already substantially rolled back on where it was and, I think, is in some trouble.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/398...
Phillipson rejects claim she’s delaying trans guidance to not risk deputy PM votes
Phillipson rebuffed the human rights commission after it said the minister must speed up publishing guidance on single sex spaces following a High Court ruling this year
liveapp.inews.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
My take on this:
1. We have a hearing in the High Court 12/13 November. The EHRC has already substantially rolled back on where it was and, I think, is in some trouble.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/398...
1. We have a hearing in the High Court 12/13 November. The EHRC has already substantially rolled back on where it was and, I think, is in some trouble.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/398...
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The amount that the ADF is pouring into the UK has massively grown since 2018
It’s jumped from £328,000 in 2018 to £1,119,975 in 2024
You can see their full accounts here: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0992...
@mc00.bsky.social @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
It’s jumped from £328,000 in 2018 to £1,119,975 in 2024
You can see their full accounts here: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0992...
@mc00.bsky.social @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The amount that the ADF is pouring into the UK has massively grown since 2018
It’s jumped from £328,000 in 2018 to £1,119,975 in 2024
You can see their full accounts here: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0992...
@mc00.bsky.social @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
It’s jumped from £328,000 in 2018 to £1,119,975 in 2024
You can see their full accounts here: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/0992...
@mc00.bsky.social @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
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Yesterday, a representative of the Council of Europe (CoE) warned the UK government that they were likely in breach of human rights (ECHR). The crux of the issue is that trans men want to live in manhood and trans women want to live in womanhood.
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Yesterday, a representative of the Council of Europe (CoE) warned the UK government that they were likely in breach of human rights (ECHR). The crux of the issue is that trans men want to live in manhood and trans women want to live in womanhood.
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14 October 2025, PRESS RELEASE – IMMEDIATE.
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective and the Trans Exile Network seek urgent re-opening of enforcement of key human rights decision against UK.
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective and the Trans Exile Network seek urgent re-opening of enforcement of key human rights decision against UK.
October 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
14 October 2025, PRESS RELEASE – IMMEDIATE.
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective and the Trans Exile Network seek urgent re-opening of enforcement of key human rights decision against UK.
Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective and the Trans Exile Network seek urgent re-opening of enforcement of key human rights decision against UK.
Currently, on X, the gender-critical are complaining bitterly about windows and paint. Apparently, the damage thereof has interfered in their hate fest of trans people.
Nothing was said earlier in the week about this, though. ⬇️
Nothing was said earlier in the week about this, though. ⬇️
October 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Currently, on X, the gender-critical are complaining bitterly about windows and paint. Apparently, the damage thereof has interfered in their hate fest of trans people.
Nothing was said earlier in the week about this, though. ⬇️
Nothing was said earlier in the week about this, though. ⬇️
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So i wrote a little thing for @divamag.bsky.social to get everyone ready for the reopening of Parliament next week, and up to speed on the status of the imminent ‘trans bathroom ban’ (that also hurts cis women), and what you can do about it.
🚦Get your trans-ally engines ready…
🚦Get your trans-ally engines ready…
Parliament’s back – and so is the fight for trans rights
“Parliament may be back, but so are those determined to defend equality. If this summer proved anything, it’s that the movement for trans rights never took a break”
diva-magazine.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
So i wrote a little thing for @divamag.bsky.social to get everyone ready for the reopening of Parliament next week, and up to speed on the status of the imminent ‘trans bathroom ban’ (that also hurts cis women), and what you can do about it.
🚦Get your trans-ally engines ready…
🚦Get your trans-ally engines ready…
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If you can, please fill this out.
It’s for trans/gender-diverse people under 18 +/or parents/carers/family/friends.
Its part of the larger research project into CYP GI care that includes the PB trial.
(It’s the “priority setting” partnership mentioned here: www.england.nhs.uk/commissionin...)
It’s for trans/gender-diverse people under 18 +/or parents/carers/family/friends.
Its part of the larger research project into CYP GI care that includes the PB trial.
(It’s the “priority setting” partnership mentioned here: www.england.nhs.uk/commissionin...)
If you can find the time, please share and fill out this survey for the James Lind Alliance. Mumsnet goons are apparently bombarding it with nonsense responses:
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/jla/youth-...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/jla/youth-...
Let's improve care for young gender diverse people
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If you can, please fill this out.
It’s for trans/gender-diverse people under 18 +/or parents/carers/family/friends.
Its part of the larger research project into CYP GI care that includes the PB trial.
(It’s the “priority setting” partnership mentioned here: www.england.nhs.uk/commissionin...)
It’s for trans/gender-diverse people under 18 +/or parents/carers/family/friends.
Its part of the larger research project into CYP GI care that includes the PB trial.
(It’s the “priority setting” partnership mentioned here: www.england.nhs.uk/commissionin...)
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: “These people make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day being angry” 💯
“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”
“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”
Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: "These people make trans people their whole personality"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has criticised increasing levels of transphobia in the UK and overseas in a new interview.
www.nme.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sophie Ellis-Bextor hits out at transphobia: “These people make trans people their whole personality and spend their entire day being angry” 💯
“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”
“There was a time when Pride felt like a celebration of the shoulders people were able to stand on, but now it feels like an absolute political necessity”
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Tuesday's rally was incredibly hopeful, with trans people and allies from across the labour movement coming together to say enough is enough.
Thank you for an amazing rally Conference!
We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.
The labour movement is on our side 🏳️⚧️
We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us.
The labour movement is on our side 🏳️⚧️
October 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Tuesday's rally was incredibly hopeful, with trans people and allies from across the labour movement coming together to say enough is enough.
Option 1: Sit on social media and moan.
Option 2: Advocate to the "decision makers."
That's why TransLucent is at the Labour Conference.
Option 2: Advocate to the "decision makers."
That's why TransLucent is at the Labour Conference.
September 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Option 1: Sit on social media and moan.
Option 2: Advocate to the "decision makers."
That's why TransLucent is at the Labour Conference.
Option 2: Advocate to the "decision makers."
That's why TransLucent is at the Labour Conference.
A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Positive Role Model (Gender) Catergory - National Diversity Awards 2025.
Gender is not an LGBT category, so I was delighted to be shortlisted for the final eight.
Many congratulations to Alex Knight of STEMazing, the deserved winner!
Gender is not an LGBT category, so I was delighted to be shortlisted for the final eight.
Many congratulations to Alex Knight of STEMazing, the deserved winner!
September 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Positive Role Model (Gender) Catergory - National Diversity Awards 2025.
Gender is not an LGBT category, so I was delighted to be shortlisted for the final eight.
Many congratulations to Alex Knight of STEMazing, the deserved winner!
Gender is not an LGBT category, so I was delighted to be shortlisted for the final eight.
Many congratulations to Alex Knight of STEMazing, the deserved winner!
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Morning Folks!
So far we've raised a massive £22K+ to fight the legal campaign to keep the Kenwood Ladies Pond inclusive.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed.
We need to meet our target of 50K to fight for #TransRights
Please share.
www.gofundme.com/f/working-fo...
So far we've raised a massive £22K+ to fight the legal campaign to keep the Kenwood Ladies Pond inclusive.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed.
We need to meet our target of 50K to fight for #TransRights
Please share.
www.gofundme.com/f/working-fo...
Donate to Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights, organized by TransLucent Community
Keep Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Righ… TransLucent Community needs your support for Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights
www.gofundme.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Morning Folks!
So far we've raised a massive £22K+ to fight the legal campaign to keep the Kenwood Ladies Pond inclusive.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed.
We need to meet our target of 50K to fight for #TransRights
Please share.
www.gofundme.com/f/working-fo...
So far we've raised a massive £22K+ to fight the legal campaign to keep the Kenwood Ladies Pond inclusive.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed.
We need to meet our target of 50K to fight for #TransRights
Please share.
www.gofundme.com/f/working-fo...
I want to confirm with our colleagues at @tacc.org.uk that TransLucent met formally with the EHRC four times between February 2022 & 2024.
We attended a multi LGBT meeting on 5/4/23, and I had a very short meeting with their Chairwoman on 6/7/23. We've not met with them since February last year.
We attended a multi LGBT meeting on 5/4/23, and I had a very short meeting with their Chairwoman on 6/7/23. We've not met with them since February last year.
September 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I want to confirm with our colleagues at @tacc.org.uk that TransLucent met formally with the EHRC four times between February 2022 & 2024.
We attended a multi LGBT meeting on 5/4/23, and I had a very short meeting with their Chairwoman on 6/7/23. We've not met with them since February last year.
We attended a multi LGBT meeting on 5/4/23, and I had a very short meeting with their Chairwoman on 6/7/23. We've not met with them since February last year.
Dear @tacc.org.uk as CEO of TransLucent, which is trans led (myself and Prof Stephen Whittle OBE) can I just confirm we have not met with the EHRC for likely 18 months. We will confirm the actual date as soon as we can.
As always, thank you for your hard work to support trans human rights.
As always, thank you for your hard work to support trans human rights.
We asked the EHRC whether they consulted any trans, intersex or LGBTQ+ groups before intervening in the 2024 Supreme Court case For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
Their answer? They didn’t. 1/
September 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Dear @tacc.org.uk as CEO of TransLucent, which is trans led (myself and Prof Stephen Whittle OBE) can I just confirm we have not met with the EHRC for likely 18 months. We will confirm the actual date as soon as we can.
As always, thank you for your hard work to support trans human rights.
As always, thank you for your hard work to support trans human rights.
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A reminder that the EHRC's argument in court was that their "best understanding of the law" was that a GRC *does* change a person's sex under the EqA - as everyone has understood for 15 years.
They then went on to argue it should not.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...
ADDITIONALLY
1/
They then went on to argue it should not.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...
ADDITIONALLY
1/
September 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A reminder that the EHRC's argument in court was that their "best understanding of the law" was that a GRC *does* change a person's sex under the EqA - as everyone has understood for 15 years.
They then went on to argue it should not.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...
ADDITIONALLY
1/
They then went on to argue it should not.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...
ADDITIONALLY
1/
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Brilliant to see so many MPs signing @lisasmartmp.bsky.social open letter to Bridget Phillipson calling for proper scrutiny, debate and a free vote on EHRC code of practice. 💥GET YOUR MP TO SIGN(resources to help you @transsolidarity.bsky.social and @transactualuk.bsky.social )
I’ve signed this letter calling for full parliamentary scrutiny of the EHRC’s guidance.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
September 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Brilliant to see so many MPs signing @lisasmartmp.bsky.social open letter to Bridget Phillipson calling for proper scrutiny, debate and a free vote on EHRC code of practice. 💥GET YOUR MP TO SIGN(resources to help you @transsolidarity.bsky.social and @transactualuk.bsky.social )
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We have signed a joint letter to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Info:
translucent.org.uk/joint-call-d...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Info:
translucent.org.uk/joint-call-d...
Joint Call: Demand Full Parliamentary Scrutiny for EHRC Code of Practice - TransLucent
Over 110 organisations demand parliamentary scrutiny of the EHRC Code. It risks trans & cis human rights via mandatory exclusion, bypassing democratic debate.
translucent.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We have signed a joint letter to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Info:
translucent.org.uk/joint-call-d...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Info:
translucent.org.uk/joint-call-d...
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Morning Folks!
CJ Calista's excellent explainer about the attack on democratic women's rights at the Kenwood Ladies' Pond that will end up wasting tax payers money. Support us in legal action and supporting trans rights.
TL Website: translucent.org.uk/pond
www.tiktok.com/@cj.calista/...
CJ Calista's excellent explainer about the attack on democratic women's rights at the Kenwood Ladies' Pond that will end up wasting tax payers money. Support us in legal action and supporting trans rights.
TL Website: translucent.org.uk/pond
www.tiktok.com/@cj.calista/...
A transphobic campaign group is suing Hampstead Ladies Pond in the High Court, for being trans inclusive, even though their members voted to stay trans inclusive. #trans #transgender #transuk
TikTok video by CJ Calista
www.tiktok.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Morning Folks!
CJ Calista's excellent explainer about the attack on democratic women's rights at the Kenwood Ladies' Pond that will end up wasting tax payers money. Support us in legal action and supporting trans rights.
TL Website: translucent.org.uk/pond
www.tiktok.com/@cj.calista/...
CJ Calista's excellent explainer about the attack on democratic women's rights at the Kenwood Ladies' Pond that will end up wasting tax payers money. Support us in legal action and supporting trans rights.
TL Website: translucent.org.uk/pond
www.tiktok.com/@cj.calista/...