Natalya D
@natalyad.bsky.social
Deaf and disabled cis queer woman. Interests in law, disability justice, cats, technology and drinks a lot of tea.
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Cis people, how many times have you been asked to describe how you masturbate, and what you think about when you do, to access healthcare on the NHS?
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Cis people, how many times have you been asked to describe how you masturbate, and what you think about when you do, to access healthcare on the NHS?
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This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
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Kathleen Stock has written an article against "abortion permissiveness". She claims abortion requires "justification" saying the state should limit "unacceptable decision-making" by women about their own bodies.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Kathleen Stock has written an article against "abortion permissiveness". She claims abortion requires "justification" saying the state should limit "unacceptable decision-making" by women about their own bodies.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
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Wheels for Wellbeing are concerned by reports that the Chancellor is considering putting a maximum price for cycles allowed through the Cycle to Work scheme.
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Wheels for Wellbeing are concerned by reports that the Chancellor is considering putting a maximum price for cycles allowed through the Cycle to Work scheme.
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.
Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
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"Getting a robot to use the treadmill for you at the gym doesn't make you any fitter"
You don't say?
You don't say?
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"Getting a robot to use the treadmill for you at the gym doesn't make you any fitter"
You don't say?
You don't say?
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The tendency of Coroners to ignore guidance from the Chief Coroner, the reality of trans existence, and the wishes of bereaved parents, and express their own views in the death certificate, is both contemptible and unlawful.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The tendency of Coroners to ignore guidance from the Chief Coroner, the reality of trans existence, and the wishes of bereaved parents, and express their own views in the death certificate, is both contemptible and unlawful.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
We have a legal team ready to go; we will challenge it in the High Court.
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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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I feel like an absolute Cassandra. I definitely remember having a conversation in supervision 2 and a half years ago about how they'll come for Gillick competence, and later it'll be contraceptives and a persons right to abortion.
Kathleen Stock has written an article against "abortion permissiveness". She claims abortion requires "justification" saying the state should limit "unacceptable decision-making" by women about their own bodies.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I feel like an absolute Cassandra. I definitely remember having a conversation in supervision 2 and a half years ago about how they'll come for Gillick competence, and later it'll be contraceptives and a persons right to abortion.
Please share this excellent article by @novicsara.bsky.social widely.
The 2nd half about the marketisatiom, language misappropriation of British Sign Language (BSL) and attempts by MakatonHQ to do the same with other sign languages which are unintelligible to local deaf signers is important!
The 2nd half about the marketisatiom, language misappropriation of British Sign Language (BSL) and attempts by MakatonHQ to do the same with other sign languages which are unintelligible to local deaf signers is important!
I will not fight with people on Threads about Makaton. I will not fight with people on Threads about Makaton. I will not thebaffler.com/outbursts/si...
Signed Away | Sara Nović
The hearing world continues to pillage and caricature the deaf community—most recently with the proprietary, sign-based system Makaton.
thebaffler.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Please share this excellent article by @novicsara.bsky.social widely.
The 2nd half about the marketisatiom, language misappropriation of British Sign Language (BSL) and attempts by MakatonHQ to do the same with other sign languages which are unintelligible to local deaf signers is important!
The 2nd half about the marketisatiom, language misappropriation of British Sign Language (BSL) and attempts by MakatonHQ to do the same with other sign languages which are unintelligible to local deaf signers is important!
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1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
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Since Trans Joy Tuesday got such a great response last week, let’s do it again.
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Since Trans Joy Tuesday got such a great response last week, let’s do it again.
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
Reading format snobbery can get in the bin.
I love reading. I haven't been able to read print books for 10 years thanks to impairments mashing my vision. Ebooks are 99% of my reading.
Audio is reading.
Braille is reading.
And sometimes people do other formats like audio-first and that's cool too!
I love reading. I haven't been able to read print books for 10 years thanks to impairments mashing my vision. Ebooks are 99% of my reading.
Audio is reading.
Braille is reading.
And sometimes people do other formats like audio-first and that's cool too!
People who dismiss e-books or audiobooks as being somehow less worthy or less meaningful than physical books are missing the point of books. Books are not ink and paper, just as human beings are not defined by their physicality. Books are connections; emotions; ideas; just like their creators.
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reading format snobbery can get in the bin.
I love reading. I haven't been able to read print books for 10 years thanks to impairments mashing my vision. Ebooks are 99% of my reading.
Audio is reading.
Braille is reading.
And sometimes people do other formats like audio-first and that's cool too!
I love reading. I haven't been able to read print books for 10 years thanks to impairments mashing my vision. Ebooks are 99% of my reading.
Audio is reading.
Braille is reading.
And sometimes people do other formats like audio-first and that's cool too!
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The very idea that Larry Summers is disgraced enough to step back from "public life" but not from teaching is sending me through the roof today. Get that predator OUT.
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The very idea that Larry Summers is disgraced enough to step back from "public life" but not from teaching is sending me through the roof today. Get that predator OUT.
I am still not 100% well, but think it's slowly improving in a 2 steps forward, 1 back kind of way.
Taking migraine nobbler as visual disturbances suddenly happened. Surprised I've not had more of that with sinus nonsense.
Been back to work since yesterday. Boss was lovely. Cloudflare less so...
Taking migraine nobbler as visual disturbances suddenly happened. Surprised I've not had more of that with sinus nonsense.
Been back to work since yesterday. Boss was lovely. Cloudflare less so...
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I am still not 100% well, but think it's slowly improving in a 2 steps forward, 1 back kind of way.
Taking migraine nobbler as visual disturbances suddenly happened. Surprised I've not had more of that with sinus nonsense.
Been back to work since yesterday. Boss was lovely. Cloudflare less so...
Taking migraine nobbler as visual disturbances suddenly happened. Surprised I've not had more of that with sinus nonsense.
Been back to work since yesterday. Boss was lovely. Cloudflare less so...
Deeply pissed off that my fucking Trade Union is refusing me legal help with my discrim claim cos my local branch was too overloaded to help early enough. I even pushed local to tell region this is why it's late.
I'm considering leaving.
Why pay in when they aren't there when I need them most.
I'm considering leaving.
Why pay in when they aren't there when I need them most.
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Deeply pissed off that my fucking Trade Union is refusing me legal help with my discrim claim cos my local branch was too overloaded to help early enough. I even pushed local to tell region this is why it's late.
I'm considering leaving.
Why pay in when they aren't there when I need them most.
I'm considering leaving.
Why pay in when they aren't there when I need them most.
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If you've noticed an unusual number of Starbucks promotions this week,it's because Starbucks workers are striking for better working conditions, and corporate wants you to cross the picket line.
Trying to get people to stop boycotting Target, too is just the whipped cream on top.
#boycottStarbucks
Trying to get people to stop boycotting Target, too is just the whipped cream on top.
#boycottStarbucks
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If you've noticed an unusual number of Starbucks promotions this week,it's because Starbucks workers are striking for better working conditions, and corporate wants you to cross the picket line.
Trying to get people to stop boycotting Target, too is just the whipped cream on top.
#boycottStarbucks
Trying to get people to stop boycotting Target, too is just the whipped cream on top.
#boycottStarbucks
I am in awe of people who knew @sfdirewolf.bsky.social very well, having the capacity to write such a brilliant remembrance piece so quickly.
I bunged disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/tiger/ on my credit card and have been reading it this weekend.
I feel each of us can be more like Alice.
I bunged disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/tiger/ on my credit card and have been reading it this weekend.
I feel each of us can be more like Alice.
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I am in awe of people who knew @sfdirewolf.bsky.social very well, having the capacity to write such a brilliant remembrance piece so quickly.
I bunged disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/tiger/ on my credit card and have been reading it this weekend.
I feel each of us can be more like Alice.
I bunged disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/tiger/ on my credit card and have been reading it this weekend.
I feel each of us can be more like Alice.
I wrote to my new Labour MP today to say "WTF" politely about the latest Shabana Mahmood performative cruelty immigration plans.
I recommend anyone with a Labour MP does this as they do notice if they suddenly get a load of "wtfs" in their inbox about stuff. They might dare challenge leadership...
I recommend anyone with a Labour MP does this as they do notice if they suddenly get a load of "wtfs" in their inbox about stuff. They might dare challenge leadership...
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I wrote to my new Labour MP today to say "WTF" politely about the latest Shabana Mahmood performative cruelty immigration plans.
I recommend anyone with a Labour MP does this as they do notice if they suddenly get a load of "wtfs" in their inbox about stuff. They might dare challenge leadership...
I recommend anyone with a Labour MP does this as they do notice if they suddenly get a load of "wtfs" in their inbox about stuff. They might dare challenge leadership...
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Regulations are written in blood. This is malicious, stupid and terrifyingly dangerous.
Congress’s shutdown deal eliminated key food safety rules, blocking agencies from enforcing measures to prevent contamination and trace outbreaks. This rollback has coincided with a surge in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Regulations are written in blood. This is malicious, stupid and terrifyingly dangerous.
Just heard "earth sleeving" as "bird seed"...
That's how my brains are today.
Autonomic vertigo nonsense is trying it on as well (unsurprising given my flavour of ill).
#DeafLife
That's how my brains are today.
Autonomic vertigo nonsense is trying it on as well (unsurprising given my flavour of ill).
#DeafLife
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Just heard "earth sleeving" as "bird seed"...
That's how my brains are today.
Autonomic vertigo nonsense is trying it on as well (unsurprising given my flavour of ill).
#DeafLife
That's how my brains are today.
Autonomic vertigo nonsense is trying it on as well (unsurprising given my flavour of ill).
#DeafLife
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"If you don't let me punch you in the face, the other guy will kick you in the nuts" doesn't seem like a sustainable political message.
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"If you don't let me punch you in the face, the other guy will kick you in the nuts" doesn't seem like a sustainable political message.
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It is troubling to me that some community representatives demand 'progressive' and 'inclusive' values towards themselves & their communities in the name of anti-racism but feel free to withhold those values in their own practice by hiding behind 'social conservatism'. Not on.
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It is troubling to me that some community representatives demand 'progressive' and 'inclusive' values towards themselves & their communities in the name of anti-racism but feel free to withhold those values in their own practice by hiding behind 'social conservatism'. Not on.
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Thereby once again imposing narrow conceptions of sex that are not those espoused by many communities across the world.
Even in conversations about saving the planet from catastrophic destruction, regressive anti-trans voices are trying to derail things by demanding climate agencies collect data about 'biological sex' rather than gender 📊🌍
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Row over definition of ‘gender’ hangs over Cop30 plans to support women
Advocates say conservative states’ push to define gender as ‘biological sex’ would backslide on decade-old language within the UN
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Thereby once again imposing narrow conceptions of sex that are not those espoused by many communities across the world.