@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social
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The number of you here has recently increased so thought this might be helpful, if you’re wondering who I am!
#nonbinary #nonbinarybarrister #trans #lgbtq #barrister #law #lawyer
#nonbinary #nonbinarybarrister #trans #lgbtq #barrister #law #lawyer
MINI LECTURE SERIES 3/10
Here I consider the scope of the Supreme Court’s decision, effectively stating that in some (rare) circumstances, trans people may be excluded if justified, but are not automatically excluded.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture
Here I consider the scope of the Supreme Court’s decision, effectively stating that in some (rare) circumstances, trans people may be excluded if justified, but are not automatically excluded.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture
November 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
MINI LECTURE SERIES 3/10
Here I consider the scope of the Supreme Court’s decision, effectively stating that in some (rare) circumstances, trans people may be excluded if justified, but are not automatically excluded.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture
Here I consider the scope of the Supreme Court’s decision, effectively stating that in some (rare) circumstances, trans people may be excluded if justified, but are not automatically excluded.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture
MINI LECTURE SERIES 2/10
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
MINI LECTURE SERIES 2/10
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
MINI LECTURE SERIES 2/10
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
MINI LECTURE SERIES 2/10
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
Here I discuss what the actual question was for the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland case, and what they decided.
#humanrights #womensrights #transrights #nonbinarybarrister #law #lecture #linguistics
Mini-Lecture Series 1/10
Where is the dignity in ostracisation?
Opening section from my GendJus talk in Trieste, exploring how the FWS decision reshapes legal recognition - and how language becomes the frontline where trans lives are negotiated.
#Law #Gender #TransJustice #FWS #LegalTheory
Where is the dignity in ostracisation?
Opening section from my GendJus talk in Trieste, exploring how the FWS decision reshapes legal recognition - and how language becomes the frontline where trans lives are negotiated.
#Law #Gender #TransJustice #FWS #LegalTheory
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Mini-Lecture Series 1/10
Where is the dignity in ostracisation?
Opening section from my GendJus talk in Trieste, exploring how the FWS decision reshapes legal recognition - and how language becomes the frontline where trans lives are negotiated.
#Law #Gender #TransJustice #FWS #LegalTheory
Where is the dignity in ostracisation?
Opening section from my GendJus talk in Trieste, exploring how the FWS decision reshapes legal recognition - and how language becomes the frontline where trans lives are negotiated.
#Law #Gender #TransJustice #FWS #LegalTheory
Should empathy be a radical act?
How can we use our voices more creatively?
This was part of my speech earlier this year when I won the @kingsartshums.bsky.social Distinguished Alumni ‘Changemaker of the Year’ Award 2025
#diversity #usingyourvoice #equality #inclusion #kcl #changemaker
How can we use our voices more creatively?
This was part of my speech earlier this year when I won the @kingsartshums.bsky.social Distinguished Alumni ‘Changemaker of the Year’ Award 2025
#diversity #usingyourvoice #equality #inclusion #kcl #changemaker
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Should empathy be a radical act?
How can we use our voices more creatively?
This was part of my speech earlier this year when I won the @kingsartshums.bsky.social Distinguished Alumni ‘Changemaker of the Year’ Award 2025
#diversity #usingyourvoice #equality #inclusion #kcl #changemaker
How can we use our voices more creatively?
This was part of my speech earlier this year when I won the @kingsartshums.bsky.social Distinguished Alumni ‘Changemaker of the Year’ Award 2025
#diversity #usingyourvoice #equality #inclusion #kcl #changemaker
Law Society: “Stop saying ‘Dear Sirs’.”
Me: Gladly.
Inclusive language isn’t radical — it’s just accurate.
#lawsociety #inclusivelanguage #inclusion
Me: Gladly.
Inclusive language isn’t radical — it’s just accurate.
#lawsociety #inclusivelanguage #inclusion
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Law Society: “Stop saying ‘Dear Sirs’.”
Me: Gladly.
Inclusive language isn’t radical — it’s just accurate.
#lawsociety #inclusivelanguage #inclusion
Me: Gladly.
Inclusive language isn’t radical — it’s just accurate.
#lawsociety #inclusivelanguage #inclusion
Intersex Awareness Day
Europe just said: stop performing surgeries on intersex babies. ⚖️💜
It’s about bodily autonomy — not ‘fixing’ people who were never broken.
#IntersexRights #BodilyAutonomy #CouncilOfEurope #intersexawarenessday
Europe just said: stop performing surgeries on intersex babies. ⚖️💜
It’s about bodily autonomy — not ‘fixing’ people who were never broken.
#IntersexRights #BodilyAutonomy #CouncilOfEurope #intersexawarenessday
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Intersex Awareness Day
Europe just said: stop performing surgeries on intersex babies. ⚖️💜
It’s about bodily autonomy — not ‘fixing’ people who were never broken.
#IntersexRights #BodilyAutonomy #CouncilOfEurope #intersexawarenessday
Europe just said: stop performing surgeries on intersex babies. ⚖️💜
It’s about bodily autonomy — not ‘fixing’ people who were never broken.
#IntersexRights #BodilyAutonomy #CouncilOfEurope #intersexawarenessday
Digital IDs aren’t neutral tech. They shift power.
When identity becomes an app, privacy becomes a privilege.
#PrivacyMatters #HumanRights #UKPolitics
When identity becomes an app, privacy becomes a privilege.
#PrivacyMatters #HumanRights #UKPolitics
October 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Digital IDs aren’t neutral tech. They shift power.
When identity becomes an app, privacy becomes a privilege.
#PrivacyMatters #HumanRights #UKPolitics
When identity becomes an app, privacy becomes a privilege.
#PrivacyMatters #HumanRights #UKPolitics
The EHRC pulled its single-sex guidance - but your role isn’t over!
They’ve deleted the page, not the plan.
Now’s the time to act: write to your MP and tell Bridget Phillipson to send the code back.
Link tinyurl.com/4j7efzp7
#transrights #equalitylaw #EHRC #uklaw #lgbtqrights #inclusion
They’ve deleted the page, not the plan.
Now’s the time to act: write to your MP and tell Bridget Phillipson to send the code back.
Link tinyurl.com/4j7efzp7
#transrights #equalitylaw #EHRC #uklaw #lgbtqrights #inclusion
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The EHRC pulled its single-sex guidance - but your role isn’t over!
They’ve deleted the page, not the plan.
Now’s the time to act: write to your MP and tell Bridget Phillipson to send the code back.
Link tinyurl.com/4j7efzp7
#transrights #equalitylaw #EHRC #uklaw #lgbtqrights #inclusion
They’ve deleted the page, not the plan.
Now’s the time to act: write to your MP and tell Bridget Phillipson to send the code back.
Link tinyurl.com/4j7efzp7
#transrights #equalitylaw #EHRC #uklaw #lgbtqrights #inclusion
The Council of Europe just told the UK to stop treating women’s rights and trans rights as opposites — and they’re right.
Human rights aren’t a zero-sum game. They’re a framework for coexistence. #humanrights #councilofeurope #transrights #womensrights
Human rights aren’t a zero-sum game. They’re a framework for coexistence. #humanrights #councilofeurope #transrights #womensrights
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The Council of Europe just told the UK to stop treating women’s rights and trans rights as opposites — and they’re right.
Human rights aren’t a zero-sum game. They’re a framework for coexistence. #humanrights #councilofeurope #transrights #womensrights
Human rights aren’t a zero-sum game. They’re a framework for coexistence. #humanrights #councilofeurope #transrights #womensrights
I am now ranked (for the first time) as a Tier 1 Rising Star in Education law, and (for the third time) in Employment Law. Thanks to all my referees and colleagues, and here’s to being ‘devastatingly effective when required’ whatever that means! #legal500
October 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I am now ranked (for the first time) as a Tier 1 Rising Star in Education law, and (for the third time) in Employment Law. Thanks to all my referees and colleagues, and here’s to being ‘devastatingly effective when required’ whatever that means! #legal500
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✨💫 Garden Court Chambers has won Immigration Set of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 💫✨
Our warmest congratulations to the team, to all the winners, and to all who were shortlisted👏👏👏
hashtag#L500Awards
hashtag#Legal500BarAwards
Read on here 🔽
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Our warmest congratulations to the team, to all the winners, and to all who were shortlisted👏👏👏
hashtag#L500Awards
hashtag#Legal500BarAwards
Read on here 🔽
lnkd.in/efGtS6my
September 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
✨💫 Garden Court Chambers has won Immigration Set of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 💫✨
Our warmest congratulations to the team, to all the winners, and to all who were shortlisted👏👏👏
hashtag#L500Awards
hashtag#Legal500BarAwards
Read on here 🔽
lnkd.in/efGtS6my
Our warmest congratulations to the team, to all the winners, and to all who were shortlisted👏👏👏
hashtag#L500Awards
hashtag#Legal500BarAwards
Read on here 🔽
lnkd.in/efGtS6my
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A concise summary of imho the greatest factor in the decade-long ascent of anti-trans politics: liberal/centrist cowardice and transphobic prejudice masquerading as principle and pragmatism.
For a deeper dive see @polphilpod.bsky.social's extraordinary essay: www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...
For a deeper dive see @polphilpod.bsky.social's extraordinary essay: www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...
September 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
A concise summary of imho the greatest factor in the decade-long ascent of anti-trans politics: liberal/centrist cowardice and transphobic prejudice masquerading as principle and pragmatism.
For a deeper dive see @polphilpod.bsky.social's extraordinary essay: www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...
For a deeper dive see @polphilpod.bsky.social's extraordinary essay: www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...
The Equality Act and its exceptions are set up to be permissive rather than exclusionary, imo. See below my interview with @pinknews.bsky.social by Amelia Hansford for more.
"Equality Act is meant to be a shield rather than a sword"– Oscar Davies quoted in PinkNews 🗞️
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Equality Act and its exceptions are set up to be permissive rather than exclusionary, imo. See below my interview with @pinknews.bsky.social by Amelia Hansford for more.
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"Equality Act is meant to be a shield rather than a sword"– Oscar Davies quoted in PinkNews 🗞️
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
September 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Equality Act is meant to be a shield rather than a sword"– Oscar Davies quoted in PinkNews 🗞️
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.
Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...
🚨 Are trans people now disabled in the eyes of the law?
And is it fair on disabled people when their already limited facilities get turned into the “trans solution”?
#NonbinaryBarrister #TransRights #DisabledRights #EqualityAct #SupremeCourt
And is it fair on disabled people when their already limited facilities get turned into the “trans solution”?
#NonbinaryBarrister #TransRights #DisabledRights #EqualityAct #SupremeCourt
September 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🚨 Are trans people now disabled in the eyes of the law?
And is it fair on disabled people when their already limited facilities get turned into the “trans solution”?
#NonbinaryBarrister #TransRights #DisabledRights #EqualityAct #SupremeCourt
And is it fair on disabled people when their already limited facilities get turned into the “trans solution”?
#NonbinaryBarrister #TransRights #DisabledRights #EqualityAct #SupremeCourt
🚨 The UN is considering downgrading Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
👉 If the downgrade happens, the UK would no longer have a fully recognised national human rights institution at the UN.
Who’s watching the watchdog? 👀
#humanrights #ehrc #law
👉 If the downgrade happens, the UK would no longer have a fully recognised national human rights institution at the UN.
Who’s watching the watchdog? 👀
#humanrights #ehrc #law
September 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🚨 The UN is considering downgrading Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
👉 If the downgrade happens, the UK would no longer have a fully recognised national human rights institution at the UN.
Who’s watching the watchdog? 👀
#humanrights #ehrc #law
👉 If the downgrade happens, the UK would no longer have a fully recognised national human rights institution at the UN.
Who’s watching the watchdog? 👀
#humanrights #ehrc #law
🚨 Do you need surgery to be legally recognised in your gender under EU law?
That is the fight in Shipov v Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ, where I used to work btw!).
#Shipov #CJEU #TransRights #HumanRights #Equality
That is the fight in Shipov v Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ, where I used to work btw!).
#Shipov #CJEU #TransRights #HumanRights #Equality
September 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🚨 Do you need surgery to be legally recognised in your gender under EU law?
That is the fight in Shipov v Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ, where I used to work btw!).
#Shipov #CJEU #TransRights #HumanRights #Equality
That is the fight in Shipov v Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ, where I used to work btw!).
#Shipov #CJEU #TransRights #HumanRights #Equality
The EHRC has just sent its finalised Code of Practice on single-sex spaces to the Equality Minister - without Parliamentary debate.
What you can do:
1. Email your MP today.
2. Demand a full debate and vote on EHRC Code.
3.Consultation without scrutiny is a democratic failure.
#ehrc #democracy
What you can do:
1. Email your MP today.
2. Demand a full debate and vote on EHRC Code.
3.Consultation without scrutiny is a democratic failure.
#ehrc #democracy
September 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The EHRC has just sent its finalised Code of Practice on single-sex spaces to the Equality Minister - without Parliamentary debate.
What you can do:
1. Email your MP today.
2. Demand a full debate and vote on EHRC Code.
3.Consultation without scrutiny is a democratic failure.
#ehrc #democracy
What you can do:
1. Email your MP today.
2. Demand a full debate and vote on EHRC Code.
3.Consultation without scrutiny is a democratic failure.
#ehrc #democracy
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Trans-led advocacy group to intervene in NHS Fife changing room tribunal
Oscar Davies (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) of Garden Court is instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent.
Counsel instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
📖 Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/trans-led-ad...
Oscar Davies (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) of Garden Court is instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent.
Counsel instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
📖 Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/trans-led-ad...
September 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Trans-led advocacy group to intervene in NHS Fife changing room tribunal
Oscar Davies (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) of Garden Court is instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent.
Counsel instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
📖 Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/trans-led-ad...
Oscar Davies (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) of Garden Court is instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent.
Counsel instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.
📖 Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/trans-led-ad...
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Oscar (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) is a dedicated advocate for trans & non-binary legal professionals & continues to be recognised:
🌟 Legal 500 LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year
🌟 Shortlisted: Young Pro Bono Barrister, Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024
Read on: 📖🔗
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
🌟 Legal 500 LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year
🌟 Shortlisted: Young Pro Bono Barrister, Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024
Read on: 📖🔗
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
Oscar Davies wins King’s College ‘Change Maker’ Award 2025 | Garden Court Chambers
Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies has been awarded the King’s College Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The Change Maker Award celebrates al...
gardencourtchambers.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Oscar (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) is a dedicated advocate for trans & non-binary legal professionals & continues to be recognised:
🌟 Legal 500 LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year
🌟 Shortlisted: Young Pro Bono Barrister, Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024
Read on: 📖🔗
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
🌟 Legal 500 LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year
🌟 Shortlisted: Young Pro Bono Barrister, Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024
Read on: 📖🔗
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
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🌟🎓 ‘Change Maker’ Oscar Davies shown alongside fellow KCL distinguished alumni🎓🌟
Since being honoured with King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award, Oscar Davies’ image features at the main entrance of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social.
📖 Read more:
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
Since being honoured with King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award, Oscar Davies’ image features at the main entrance of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social.
📖 Read more:
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🌟🎓 ‘Change Maker’ Oscar Davies shown alongside fellow KCL distinguished alumni🎓🌟
Since being honoured with King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award, Oscar Davies’ image features at the main entrance of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social.
📖 Read more:
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
Since being honoured with King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award, Oscar Davies’ image features at the main entrance of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social.
📖 Read more:
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
NO MORE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT US, WITHOUT US ✊ ⚖️ ⚧️
We have now filed a case at the ECtHR on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud - the UK’s first trans judge - after she was shut out of the FWS Supreme Court case.
💜 Support & share: www.translegalclinic.com/mccloud
#humanrights #echr #convention #justice
We have now filed a case at the ECtHR on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud - the UK’s first trans judge - after she was shut out of the FWS Supreme Court case.
💜 Support & share: www.translegalclinic.com/mccloud
#humanrights #echr #convention #justice
August 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
NO MORE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT US, WITHOUT US ✊ ⚖️ ⚧️
We have now filed a case at the ECtHR on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud - the UK’s first trans judge - after she was shut out of the FWS Supreme Court case.
💜 Support & share: www.translegalclinic.com/mccloud
#humanrights #echr #convention #justice
We have now filed a case at the ECtHR on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud - the UK’s first trans judge - after she was shut out of the FWS Supreme Court case.
💜 Support & share: www.translegalclinic.com/mccloud
#humanrights #echr #convention #justice
When you achieve something you never thought you could 😭
The visual rupture of the make up and barrister wig will hopefully turn a few heads and make people think about the status quo and its utility.
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
#barrister #lgbtq #gardencourt
The visual rupture of the make up and barrister wig will hopefully turn a few heads and make people think about the status quo and its utility.
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
#barrister #lgbtq #gardencourt
August 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
When you achieve something you never thought you could 😭
The visual rupture of the make up and barrister wig will hopefully turn a few heads and make people think about the status quo and its utility.
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
#barrister #lgbtq #gardencourt
The visual rupture of the make up and barrister wig will hopefully turn a few heads and make people think about the status quo and its utility.
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
#barrister #lgbtq #gardencourt
So happy for this client!
Oscar Davies secures £56,000 settlement in discrimination claim for queer employee of drinks retailer
Oscar @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social was instructed on a public access basis & is a member of Garden Ct's Employment & Discrimination Law Team.
Read on 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
Oscar @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social was instructed on a public access basis & is a member of Garden Ct's Employment & Discrimination Law Team.
Read on 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...
August 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So happy for this client!