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Raquel Rosario Sanchez - Witness statment

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Spero · 10/02/2022 21:06

Raquel is very keen that you read her statement and share!

raquelrosariosanchez.com/witness-statement

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Bluesea84 · 14/02/2022 17:29

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drwitch · 13/02/2022 19:06

@AssignedBlobbyAtBirth

Is AA male or female?
The judge made it really clear that their details should be kept private so I don't think we should speculate or share info
AssignedBlobbyAtBirth · 13/02/2022 18:48

Is AA male or female?

macj1 · 13/02/2022 18:27

@Shortpoet

It’s taken me nearly two hours to read, but I read every word.

I feel like I’ve been punched in the guts just reading it, I’m shocked at how poorly Bristol has behaved towards you. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been to live it.

I wish you every success with the court case.

This is an astonishing, vivid description of the incredible damage inflicted upon an international student through the institutional capture, by ideologues intent upon the destruction of our rights, by the University of Bristol

Thank you, Raquel, for your courageous stand. Going straight to your CrowdFunder to donate to your case. The force be with you.

I hope & pray that this court case will bring the truth about institutional capture out into the open.

Doyouthinkeirsaurus · 13/02/2022 16:20

Raquel, I have added to your fund raiser, had no idea just how bad it was for you. I am proud to be able to say I have met you and heard you speak, you were wonderful by the way, and no one would have known that you were facing such overwhelming misogyny from a UK a academic institution. 💐

ChristmasPlanning · 13/02/2022 14:33

Raquel I fell so angry reading this. You are clearly an intelligent, motivated & inspirational woman who could have been an asset. The University should be ashamed, not only for how you were treated directly but the cultured they have created.

It's hard to decide what parts made me angriest. Perhaps the inability to get someone's name & nationality correct while demanding everyone use pronouns as a mark of respect and inclusivity HmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmm

girafferafferaffe · 13/02/2022 13:39

Reading it now. Bristol university are an utter disgrace.

Redheadredemption · 13/02/2022 13:16

Awful

heathspeedwell · 12/02/2022 18:58

I did a spot of gardening when this first came to light but I had no idea of quite what Raquel had been though. Reading her statement really highlights her courage in the face of incredibly difficult circumstances. What a brave and principled woman!

RestingStitchFace · 12/02/2022 12:29

Julie Bindel's article is excellent. Raquel is also still some way from her crowdfunding stretch target so leaving this here in case anyone can spare a few quid.

https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/bullying-and-harassment-enable-bristol-university/?utmsource=backerrsocial&utmcampaign=bullying-and-harassment-enable-bristol-university&utmmreference=e3acb92d5be56426f361632b79031e83&utmmedium=clipboarddcopy&utmcontent=posttpledge_page

GrimDamnFanjo · 12/02/2022 12:28

Absolutely shameful behaviour directed at Racquel.
I could not believe a university would treat a student like this.

Hoardasurass · 12/02/2022 10:43

Just thought I would add this link to a spectator article about this by Julie bindal its really good www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-academic-taking-on-the-trans-activist-bullies-at-bristol-university

Goatsaregreat · 11/02/2022 21:34

I've just finished reading this appalling account. You're one courageous women Raquel. Flowers

sacredfeminina · 11/02/2022 21:32

Raquel I am so sorry you came to this country and were treated like this. This is all part of your journey though, I'm sure it is fateful you are here for this fight. Thank you for taking it. I hope all this will boost your future opportunities in life. X

Orangesquish · 11/02/2022 20:56

God. I've just read the whole thing- just awful. Solidarity to you, Raquel.

I missed out on a job at Bristol uni not too long ago - I can't help thinking I dodged a bullet there. I can guarantee that my children will not be applying there! Although depressingly I can well imagine this happening elsewhere.

amter · 11/02/2022 19:13

I have read the entire statement. I am so terribly sorry you went through that, and as an immigrant to the UK I am ashamed for my adopted country. No way in hell will my DC be going to Bristol uni.

exwhyzed · 11/02/2022 18:57

@Spero

The statement was shared via a link to a website so the other thread doesn't need to be deleted. The link should access the redacted statement. I am concerned however to read that its 'easy' to read the address even though redacted. It looks pretty redacted to me!
I've just checked and there appears to be a properly redacted version now. At the time I posted last night I could tell that the text was still 'visible' beneath the black redaction, and sure enough when I copied and pasted that section to check it into a word document it showed up the address underneath (I didn't want to post the 'how to' bit last night for obvious reasons).

I read the whole thing last night. Absolutely shocking, and set out so clearly and concisely by Raquel.

Jux · 11/02/2022 18:28

OMG. I knew it was bad, but no idea HOW bad. Kudos to Raquel for still being here and fighting ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible power of will, many would have folded, given up long ago.

I am horrified. I can't describe, I can't think of word that adequately describe the horror I feel at the extent of the corruption of one of our most highly respected erstwhile bastilns of free speech, learning, teaching,

HOW canan institution so full of intelligent people behave in such a way?

Off to do some gardening.

Whatifitallgoesright · 11/02/2022 17:59

How does someone get anonymity when their name appears to already be in public domain?

Leafstamp · 11/02/2022 17:43

I'm guessing not re AA crowdfunding page - as otherwise their identity would be compromised?

I'm curious as to the law on that, it mustn't be too difficult to work out who they are....what would happen to someone who revealed their identity? (I'm not going to risk it!)

YetAnotherSpartacus · 11/02/2022 17:39

Thank you, Leaf.

I’m sorry. I wasn’t clear. I meant of the actual Crowdfunding page set up by AA.

Leafstamp · 11/02/2022 17:37

@YetAnotherSpartacus

Any screenshots of that page?

This is appalling. Sadly, I believe it could happen at any university.

The way the paragraphs are split do not lend themselves to screen shots even I had the technical ability to post them here. But you will find those quotes at paras 85, 105 and 196 in the link in the OP.
Redshoeblueshoe · 11/02/2022 17:36

It is very simple to follow Raquel's statement. It's just rage inducing, and fairly long.
After reading it you will probably need to do some gardening to calm your nerves 🥕🥕🥕

Soontobe60 · 11/02/2022 17:31

@ArabellaStrange

Thank you for posting this does sound like an important read but I do not have the energy to read 74 pages of legalese speech right now. Would someone please do a summary and point me in the direction of helping?

Thanks in advance

It’s not legalese speak, it’s her own words and it’s quite compelling as well as rage inducing that she was treated so appallingly by Bristol University,
YetAnotherSpartacus · 11/02/2022 17:30

Any screenshots of that page?

This is appalling. Sadly, I believe it could happen at any university.