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Scottish census decision

244 replies

IsitM · 17/02/2022 14:26

"The Scottish Court of Session has ruled in favour of the Scottish Government in the judicial review of guidance to accompany "the sex question” in the 2022 Scottish census

We are disappointed with the judgment and will be requesting an urgent appeal"

From FPFW

twitter.com/fairplaywomen/status/1494315619877109781?s=20&t=3b061zOq4q3XIBtz7MWV5A

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TensionWheelsCooIHeels · 23/02/2022 13:48

To be fair, it's not the original QC involved, he's likely picked this up with v little time to get fully to grips with what's a complex & confusing issue even for hardened terven women. But it just didn't sound good at all.

TensionWheelsCooIHeels · 23/02/2022 13:44

*admitted, not admired

TensionWheelsCooIHeels · 23/02/2022 13:43

The interventions by the judges, the muddled arguments, saying sex & gender when meaning sex & gender reassignment. FPFW QC admired towards the end of his part that he'd veered away from what was supposed to be a straightforward point & would reflect/answer Qs on the written submission instead (hoping the judges have read them).

There might be lots of technical legal arguments in the bundle but it was quite incoherent at times, he lost his thread a bit from the number of interventions from judges.

My expectation is this will fail, unless he writes his arguments better than he made them in person.

Manderleyagain · 23/02/2022 13:40

Oh dear, that's not what I wanted to hear!
What gave you that impression?

TensionWheelsCooIHeels · 23/02/2022 13:36

I've been listening in. It's gone quite badly (IANAL so I could be wrong).

Scotgov side up next.

Manderleyagain · 23/02/2022 10:58

That sounds ro me like there won't be any live tweeting, but an update from fpfw afterwards on how it went.

Anyway. I'll keep an eye on. There's a hashing #scottishcensus.

Rodedooda · 23/02/2022 10:55

FairPlayForWomen
@fairplaywomen
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In person appeal court hearing starts at 11.30. Updates to follow this afternoon.

Rodedooda · 23/02/2022 10:54

I've only seen a photo of Nic outside the court this morning on Twitter.

Good luck FPFW!

Manderleyagain · 23/02/2022 08:32

Or what time the hearing is?

Hoardasurass · 23/02/2022 07:56

Does anyone know if there will be live tweeting today?

EightiesRobot · 22/02/2022 18:59

Bump - thank you FPFW for keeping on going. Good luck tomorrow Thanks

Whereareyourshoes · 22/02/2022 16:52

Received an unexpected refund today so able to donate another small amount.

EmbarrassingHadrosaurus · 22/02/2022 11:33

There are so many essential causes to contribute to that I feel bad about having to decide which will create the greatest leverage (this is one of them) and is the best use of my available money.

EdinburghFeminist · 22/02/2022 10:54

Thanks for the reminder. I’ve just sent Bugs some carrots.

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 22/02/2022 09:33

Morning bump

ScrollingLeaves · 21/02/2022 18:30

Bugs Bunny is hungry

Letsnotdothisplease · 21/02/2022 18:28

More carrots required…

Whereareyourshoes · 21/02/2022 16:18

61% now! Thank you FPFW for everything you do.

ScrollingLeaves · 21/02/2022 14:28

58%

NonnyMouse1337 · 21/02/2022 06:44

@FPFW

Hi Everyone - Nic Williams here from Fair Play For Women. Just wanted to say thanks for your incredible support. We will be back in court in 3 days time to win on appeal. We remain confident, especially after FWS's win on appeal. All the details on our website. Keep on digging!
Thank you so much for doing this. ♥️♥️♥️
GibbonsGoatsGibbons · 20/02/2022 23:13

Not sure I could take credit for "Dig for Victory" Datun Grin

Thank you @FPFW thank you so much

53% & climbing 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Datun · 20/02/2022 22:36

Bumping for the night owls

Whereareyourshoes · 20/02/2022 21:08

Donated with gratitude.

ScrollingLeaves · 20/02/2022 18:56

50% now (just over)

InvisibleDragon · 20/02/2022 18:10

So close to 50% funded now!

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