Darth Bubu 🏳️⚧️ (She/her)
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She/her. Living with EUPD, CPTSD & 'Voices'. Mentally disabled and suffering with severe mental illnesses. Auditory & visual hallucinations suck. Ableist arse+holes will be blocked. I may have severe mental illnesses and disabilities but I am still human.
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1/🧵 The good people of the Cabinet Office has found a copy of the Department for Education and Employment’s drafting instructions* for the Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999.
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
Sex Discrimination Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999 Drafting Instructions - a Freedom of Information request to Government Equalities Office
Please send me copies of the Sex Discrimination Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999’s Drafting Instructions given to the Parliamentary Counsel. If you can’t locate all versions, send me any one of th...
www.whatdotheyknow.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1/🧵 The good people of the Cabinet Office has found a copy of the Department for Education and Employment’s drafting instructions* for the Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999.
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
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Are you planning to respond to the consultation on the EHRC Code of Practice? If so, we've got some guidance to help you.
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TransRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #TransAlly #EqualityAct #EHRC
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TransRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #TransAlly #EqualityAct #EHRC
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Are you planning to respond to the consultation on the EHRC Code of Practice? If so, we've got some guidance to help you.
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TransRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #TransAlly #EqualityAct #EHRC
transactual.org.uk/equality-act...
#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TransRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #TransAlly #EqualityAct #EHRC
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Here is the UK losing on Article 8 in Goodwin (from the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights). I can't show you where the Supreme Court didn't deal with it in For Some Women Scotland because it didn't deal with it.
Why did Labour reappoint as Chair someone so woefully equipped?
Why did Labour reappoint as Chair someone so woefully equipped?
June 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Here is the UK losing on Article 8 in Goodwin (from the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights). I can't show you where the Supreme Court didn't deal with it in For Some Women Scotland because it didn't deal with it.
Why did Labour reappoint as Chair someone so woefully equipped?
Why did Labour reappoint as Chair someone so woefully equipped?
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Wild stuff from Kishwer Falkner: the UK lost on Article 8 in Goodwin and the Supreme Court in For Some Women Scotland did not agree that Article 8 didn't apply - it didn't address Article 8 at all.
Here it is... the smoking gun that should bring down this entire EHRC committee.
June 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Wild stuff from Kishwer Falkner: the UK lost on Article 8 in Goodwin and the Supreme Court in For Some Women Scotland did not agree that Article 8 didn't apply - it didn't address Article 8 at all.
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🚨 Important Action 🚨
Here is a brand new draft letter to your MP, which you should absolutely be sending, based on yesterday's statement from UN experts.
Please send and share!
Here is a brand new draft letter to your MP, which you should absolutely be sending, based on yesterday's statement from UN experts.
Please send and share!
UN experts are calling on politicians and lawmakers to protect the human rights of trans+ people in the UK, let’s make them listen! WRITE TO YOUR MP. Find a tempate here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@nancymk.bsky.social @jessothomson.co.uk
@nancymk.bsky.social @jessothomson.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 Important Action 🚨
Here is a brand new draft letter to your MP, which you should absolutely be sending, based on yesterday's statement from UN experts.
Please send and share!
Here is a brand new draft letter to your MP, which you should absolutely be sending, based on yesterday's statement from UN experts.
Please send and share!
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These concerns have been expressed by numerous UN experts.
As they make clear, it is imperative that law-makers fix this backslide on human rights, which will make us an international outlier.
It's up to the Government to act, immediately.
As they make clear, it is imperative that law-makers fix this backslide on human rights, which will make us an international outlier.
It's up to the Government to act, immediately.
May 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
These concerns have been expressed by numerous UN experts.
As they make clear, it is imperative that law-makers fix this backslide on human rights, which will make us an international outlier.
It's up to the Government to act, immediately.
As they make clear, it is imperative that law-makers fix this backslide on human rights, which will make us an international outlier.
It's up to the Government to act, immediately.
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The UN Experts warn that without corrective changes to law and policy, the UK could once again be found to be violating trans people's human rights.
May 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The UN Experts warn that without corrective changes to law and policy, the UK could once again be found to be violating trans people's human rights.
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Numerous United Nations experts have expressed concern about the implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment for trans people's human rights, including the guidance from the EHRC.
They urge decisive legal reform to protect human rights.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
They urge decisive legal reform to protect human rights.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
UN experts warn of legal uncertainty and rights implications following UK Supreme Court ruling
GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today expressed concern about the implications of the recent UK Supreme Court judgment interpreting the definition of “woman” under the Equality A...
www.ohchr.org
May 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Numerous United Nations experts have expressed concern about the implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment for trans people's human rights, including the guidance from the EHRC.
They urge decisive legal reform to protect human rights.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
They urge decisive legal reform to protect human rights.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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While the EHRC claims to be interpreting the Equality Act 2010 in line with recent Supreme Court precedent, its approach raises serious legal concerns under other legislation.
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
Legal Breaches Hidden in Plain Sight: EHRC’s Draft Code May Violate The Law – Gender Matters
gender-matters.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
While the EHRC claims to be interpreting the Equality Act 2010 in line with recent Supreme Court precedent, its approach raises serious legal concerns under other legislation.
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
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The EHRC’s draft Code of Practice doesn’t just threaten trans rights, it may breach UK law and human rights protections.
From the Equality Act 2006 to the ECHR, we break down how this guidance could lead to legal violations and institutional discrimination.
From the Equality Act 2006 to the ECHR, we break down how this guidance could lead to legal violations and institutional discrimination.
While the EHRC claims to be interpreting the Equality Act 2010 in line with recent Supreme Court precedent, its approach raises serious legal concerns under other legislation.
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
gender-matters.org/law/legal-br...
Legal Breaches Hidden in Plain Sight: EHRC’s Draft Code May Violate The Law – Gender Matters
gender-matters.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The EHRC’s draft Code of Practice doesn’t just threaten trans rights, it may breach UK law and human rights protections.
From the Equality Act 2006 to the ECHR, we break down how this guidance could lead to legal violations and institutional discrimination.
From the Equality Act 2006 to the ECHR, we break down how this guidance could lead to legal violations and institutional discrimination.
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Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
We're bringing a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’
A number of trans and intersex individuals have today begun a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’ following the For Women, Scotland decision
goodlaw.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
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Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing
www.attitude.co.uk/news/trans-l...
www.attitude.co.uk/news/trans-l...
Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing
"It is essential that MPs oppose any rollback of trans rights," said Nadia Whittome MP at last night's briefing, addressing 60 people including MPs, Lords and parliamentary staff
www.attitude.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Trans+ legal experts warn Supreme Court ruling could breach human rights as 60+ attend Parliament briefing
www.attitude.co.uk/news/trans-l...
www.attitude.co.uk/news/trans-l...
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Very pleased to say, we've at last managed to get up some practical guidance on what the For (Some) Women Scotland decision means.
Tl;dr it's absolutely *not* what the bigots in Government or the bigots leading the misnamed EHRC are telling you. goodlaw.social/1c68df
Tl;dr it's absolutely *not* what the bigots in Government or the bigots leading the misnamed EHRC are telling you. goodlaw.social/1c68df
Trans inclusion after the Supreme Court decision: FAQs | Good Law Project
Guidance for this time of uncertainty
goodlaw.social
May 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Very pleased to say, we've at last managed to get up some practical guidance on what the For (Some) Women Scotland decision means.
Tl;dr it's absolutely *not* what the bigots in Government or the bigots leading the misnamed EHRC are telling you. goodlaw.social/1c68df
Tl;dr it's absolutely *not* what the bigots in Government or the bigots leading the misnamed EHRC are telling you. goodlaw.social/1c68df
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I wrote about the impact of the Supreme Court judgment on our community. You can read here:
NEW: We asked the trans community how they have been affected after the Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act.
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
The devastating impact of the Supreme Court judgment | Good Law Project
We asked the trans community how they have been affected after the Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act. The response has been chilling.
goodlaw.social
May 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I wrote about the impact of the Supreme Court judgment on our community. You can read here:
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NEW: We asked the trans community how they have been affected after the Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act.
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
The devastating impact of the Supreme Court judgment | Good Law Project
We asked the trans community how they have been affected after the Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act. The response has been chilling.
goodlaw.social
May 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
NEW: We asked the trans community how they have been affected after the Supreme Court ripped up the Equality Act.
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
The response has been chilling, writes @jessothomson.co.uk:
goodlaw.social/b5hx
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BREAKING -
Translucent has begun the process of taking legal action against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1/8
Translucent has begun the process of taking legal action against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1/8
May 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
BREAKING -
Translucent has begun the process of taking legal action against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1/8
Translucent has begun the process of taking legal action against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
1/8
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Our methodological critique of The Cass Review has been peer-reviewed published & is therefore way more authoritative than Cass which is un-peer-reviewed.
Streeting/Starmer can no longer claim Cass is “gold standard” or “landmark”.
Cass is just junk science.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Streeting/Starmer can no longer claim Cass is “gold standard” or “landmark”.
Cass is just junk science.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Critically appraising the cass report: methodological flaws and unsupported claims - BMC Medical Research Methodology
Background The Cass Review aimed to provide recommendations for the delivery of services for gender diverse children and young people in England. The final product of this project, the Cass report, re...
link.springer.com
May 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our methodological critique of The Cass Review has been peer-reviewed published & is therefore way more authoritative than Cass which is un-peer-reviewed.
Streeting/Starmer can no longer claim Cass is “gold standard” or “landmark”.
Cass is just junk science.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Streeting/Starmer can no longer claim Cass is “gold standard” or “landmark”.
Cass is just junk science.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Attendees at the #RDconf last Saturday voted on an emergency motion to show their opposition to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Attendees at the #RDconf last Saturday voted on an emergency motion to show their opposition to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
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Lawyer and the UK's first trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud KC was one of the voices that wasn't listened to during the Supreme Court ruling.
We'll be supporting Victoria, and other representative groups to challenge the ruling.
Help us fund this case 👇
goodlaw.social/xpme
We'll be supporting Victoria, and other representative groups to challenge the ruling.
Help us fund this case 👇
goodlaw.social/xpme
April 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Lawyer and the UK's first trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud KC was one of the voices that wasn't listened to during the Supreme Court ruling.
We'll be supporting Victoria, and other representative groups to challenge the ruling.
Help us fund this case 👇
goodlaw.social/xpme
We'll be supporting Victoria, and other representative groups to challenge the ruling.
Help us fund this case 👇
goodlaw.social/xpme
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April’s Supreme Court decision is being treated as the final word.
But the judgment has introduced considerable uncertainty to the law, and some parts appear to set back the rights of trans people by over 20 years, says barrister @crash-w.bsky.social:
goodlaw.social/d4n8
But the judgment has introduced considerable uncertainty to the law, and some parts appear to set back the rights of trans people by over 20 years, says barrister @crash-w.bsky.social:
goodlaw.social/d4n8
For Women Scotland: a legal critique | Good Law Project
April’s Supreme Court decision is being treated as the final word. But the judgment has introduced considerable uncertainty to the law, and some parts appear to set back the rights of trans people by ...
goodlaw.social
April 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
April’s Supreme Court decision is being treated as the final word.
But the judgment has introduced considerable uncertainty to the law, and some parts appear to set back the rights of trans people by over 20 years, says barrister @crash-w.bsky.social:
goodlaw.social/d4n8
But the judgment has introduced considerable uncertainty to the law, and some parts appear to set back the rights of trans people by over 20 years, says barrister @crash-w.bsky.social:
goodlaw.social/d4n8
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My latest article on the judgment is now out in Prospect Magazine.
This one I think is probably the most shareable with those who aren't as aware of what is going on.
Please take a look!
This one I think is probably the most shareable with those who aren't as aware of what is going on.
Please take a look!
Politicians seem confused after the ruling that sex should be understood as biological under the Equality Act—and trans people are waiting to see how much their rights have been reduced. @jessothomson.co.uk analyses the judgment for @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
On sex, the Supreme Court has brought only doubt
Politicians seem confused after the ruling that sex should be understood as biological under the Equality Act—and trans people are waiting to see how ...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My latest article on the judgment is now out in Prospect Magazine.
This one I think is probably the most shareable with those who aren't as aware of what is going on.
Please take a look!
This one I think is probably the most shareable with those who aren't as aware of what is going on.
Please take a look!
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From barrister @crash-w.bsky.social. Powerful critique of the Supreme Court's work...
‘The Court’s comments about single-sex spaces appear to place trans people in a worse position than they were even prior to the passage of the Gender Recognition Act 2004’.
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
‘The Court’s comments about single-sex spaces appear to place trans people in a worse position than they were even prior to the passage of the Gender Recognition Act 2004’.
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
For Women Scotland: a legal critique
Download this article here:Introduction This article critically discusses the judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16. I have tried where possible for it be accessible to n...
www.translegalproject.org
April 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
From barrister @crash-w.bsky.social. Powerful critique of the Supreme Court's work...
‘The Court’s comments about single-sex spaces appear to place trans people in a worse position than they were even prior to the passage of the Gender Recognition Act 2004’.
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
‘The Court’s comments about single-sex spaces appear to place trans people in a worse position than they were even prior to the passage of the Gender Recognition Act 2004’.
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...