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UPDATE: Gender Critical Women vs Labour Party, Court Claim Filed

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JenniferJames · 25/04/2019 21:39

Hi all,

For those who don't know and those who do... a group of anti-self-id feminists, mainly from the Labour Party raised more than £30,000 to take the party to court over the inclusion of self-identified transwomen on All-Woman-Shortlists.

I set up the crowdfunder 15 minths ago... was suspended almost immediately and have since been expelled by the party (COINCIDENCE?). But hey: they can expel me from the Labour Party but they can't expel me from the Labour Movement.

We appointed solicitors who appointed a barrister, Amanda Jones of St James St. Chambers... they went through all the correct pre-action protocol but Labour refused to put the question before a judge.

Our only option was then to take it to the High Court. The case is now finalised, printed out and will be filed with the court this week. Hopefully the issue of self-id impinging on women's right to participation, representation, safety, privacy and dignity has a higher public profile than when we started crowdfunding. Particularly with the immense contributions we have had from our women sports stars such as Martina and Sharron Davies.

I want to thank everyone on Mumsnet who has supported us: whether financially, politically or just with your kindness, solidarity and encouragement. We are mighty.

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NeegansWife · 26/04/2019 07:28

Have just donated too. Wish it could be more.

PandyCuff · 26/04/2019 07:26

So pleased to hear update. Thank you so much for doing this

NeegansWife · 26/04/2019 07:21

Jennifer thank you to all of you. I've been following self ID with horror and although by no means stupid, I do not have the ability to articulate myself on this subject very well (I think in part because I'm just feel so upset/betrayed/angry/incredulous, really the list of emotions is endless!). For my 11 year old daughter, my elderly mother and myself I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything you've all done.

Genderfreelass · 26/04/2019 07:21

Well done and good luck. No longer a labour fan but glad to have contributed and support this cause, it has cross party ramifications.

eurochick · 26/04/2019 07:12

Well done!

Yes, Labour will be obliged to respond or risk judgment in default being given against them.

acomingin · 26/04/2019 07:07

Thank you so much for making a stand for women.

AnyOldPrion · 26/04/2019 07:04

”it could have been over minths ago but lAbour would not agree to doing that.”

Will they be obliged to respond to the High Court? I feel ignorant having to ask, but I don’t know how this works.

FannyCann · 26/04/2019 07:03

Thanks Greasy I'll have a look after work.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 26/04/2019 07:00

Good luck Smile Hopefully this gets some good press coverage too once things get going

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GreasyFryUp · 26/04/2019 06:46

Hello, yes easy to find and have just donated. Thanks for doing this.

2BthatUnnoticed · 26/04/2019 06:42

Well done OP, great news Flowers

Natsku · 26/04/2019 06:27

Glad it's progressing

FannyCann · 26/04/2019 06:21

Great news. Looking forward to the newspaper reports. Grin Thank you for doing this.
What about the crowdfunder? £30K is mere pin money to lawyers and high court actions are super expensive. I feel more cash injections may be needed. Is the crowdfunder still open? I know it can't be linked here but Mumsnetters are generally pretty good at finding ways to spread important information. Please let us know where we can donate more if it is needed.

SonicVersusGynaephobia · 26/04/2019 06:15

Great to hear this update, and that you're pleased with how comprehensive the case is.

aprarl · 26/04/2019 05:19

Good luck Jennifer! You and yours are incredibly brave and I'm grateful Thanks

barelove · 26/04/2019 02:17

thank you, err jesus. hope you had a nice easter. not too eventful. 😳

Hahahahaha! laughed till I peed cried!

JenniferJames Yes, 'We are mighty' but you are all f*cking super sheroes! Flowers

tobee · 26/04/2019 00:17

So happy that this is happening! Thank you!

AlunWynsKnee · 26/04/2019 00:02

Like Whatisthisfuckery my party membership has ended over this.
I hope your action goes well :)

ByGrabtharsHammarWhatASaving · 26/04/2019 00:01

Incredible news! I've had enough waffle and hand ringing about kindness and feelings, lets get some proper bloody case law established and start getting some boundaries around this mess. The labour party are an absolute disgrace atm.

Whatisthisfuckery · 25/04/2019 23:56

This could be massive. Thank you for all your hard work on this. No doubt Labour have been stalling because their position is untenable, and of course they want to drag it out to cost you more money.

I had to relinquish my party membership early last year over this and now I’m politically homeless. It’s heartening to know that their woman erasing policies are being challenged and that there are courageous women who have our back.

Thank you, and the very best of luck. We’re all behind you.

Ereshkigal · 25/04/2019 23:47

Thank you Jen, have a lovely time with your kids Thanks

Datun · 25/04/2019 23:34

Good news Jennifer. I hope the press are on it.

Antibles · 25/04/2019 23:23

Fantastic. Thank you!

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JenniferJames · 25/04/2019 22:33

thank you everyone, gotta go... my kids come back from mexico tonight! xxx

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