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Linzi Smith is granted Judicial Review over police participation in Pride

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Imnobody4 · 26/05/2025 11:20

Good for Linzi. This has big ramifications, is Pride political? If so it affects schools as well.

BREAKING: The Chief Constable of Northumbria must account to the High Court for her active participation in Northern Pride last year. She was warned. She went ahead anyway.

The court has asked if she intends to actively participate again this year. She states that she will.

Now she’ll have to defend her position at a Judicial Review in July. GC women need to feel safe in Northumbria which is why Linzi Smith is bringing the action. Pride is political.”

x.com/WeAreFairCop/status/1926537757389643914?t=DTzh1NkVVmnCGkZFNHOatQ&s=19

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Talkinpeace · 19/07/2025 12:59

The police can no longer participate in events they are meant to be policing
that are of a political nature.
Tied to the new RSHE rules
and the new EHRC chair
pastel rainbow flag makers will go out of business

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 12:12

Well the whole thing is a study in mental gymnastics isn’t it.

lcakethereforeIam · 19/07/2025 12:11

I don't understand why 'unapologetically visible' seems to be the slogan this year but that being 'outed' is so bad they need certificates to lie about their sex and an act of Parliament with jail and fines for anyone who 'outs' them?

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 11:39

This is the promotional material for northern pride this year by the way.

https://x.com/yaoi_is_xy/status/1943650682776498592?s=46&t=A2fpFNgDRyXF2d6ye97wEA

Appealing particularly to trans identified females

Linzi Smith is granted Judicial Review over police participation in Pride
WarriorN · 19/07/2025 11:03

No flag at civic centre so far. That’s different

SinnerBoy · 19/07/2025 10:51

Oh, we're heading into town later, my daughter needs a new motorbike jacket. If I see anything, I'll report.

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 10:44

Pride progress flags all over the double decker busses here. One has just gone past my window

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 10:41

Pride parade in Newcastle today; some women are out scouting to check rule are followed.

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Imnobody4 · 19/07/2025 10:29

Saw this tweet from Sarah Phillimore;

https://x.com/SVPhillimore/status/1946149864573681685?t=t43pr1krU_hLgGYiGlDXig&s=19

Had a go at a draft letter for your own force. Link to judgment and say caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/202…

Please let me know their response. Sarahvphillimore at gmail.com

https://x.com/SVPhillimore/status/1946149864573681685?s=19&t=t43pr1krU_hLgGYiGlDXig

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Imnobody4 · 19/07/2025 10:26

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 08:22

I’m still trying to work out if this JR is only applicable to the police or if it could impact other areas of public life?

does anyone know?

would there have to be a context specific JR?

impartiality is the cornerstone of education too in particular.

i am however also really struggling with some of the RSE guidance and kcsie as I’d argue that gendered souls is disinformation

I know someone has written to Ofcom quoting this ruling. Sorry can't remember who or find the tweet.

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SinnerBoy · 19/07/2025 10:05

Thanks, ArabellaScott - you saved me the hassle of trying (and probably failing) to link to the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, which has that text.

Taytoface · 19/07/2025 08:28

Well this is a bind. Because pride active excludes LGB people who do not believe TWAW, it is political. If Pride is political, whole swathes of organisations will not be able to sponsor or participate including Public services, public bodies and charities (unless they are LGBTQ ones).

So, unless pride becomes properly inclusive, the gravy train stops. I really want someone to write an article clearly asking and answering if Pride is political.

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 08:22

I’m still trying to work out if this JR is only applicable to the police or if it could impact other areas of public life?

does anyone know?

would there have to be a context specific JR?

impartiality is the cornerstone of education too in particular.

i am however also really struggling with some of the RSE guidance and kcsie as I’d argue that gendered souls is disinformation

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 08:20

(I don’t want to derail the thread again but want to say to @RedToothBrushthat after your detailed explanations last week re Pokémon I understand your perspective, and it confirms some of my concerns about the childish assumption of the whole thing. I was in a field with many happy excited gen X ers and couldn’t reply)

WarriorN · 19/07/2025 08:15

Oh and this 😆

Linzi Smith is granted Judicial Review over police participation in Pride
WarriorN · 19/07/2025 08:08

Cards are toppling….

Linzi Smith is granted Judicial Review over police participation in Pride
Nameychangington · 18/07/2025 22:50

KnottyAuty · 18/07/2025 22:40

Article in the Telegraph this evening:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/1288f825f6c6a9ae

Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine ordered the removal of all diversity-based symbols

They weren't diversity based though, that's that point.

lcakethereforeIam · 18/07/2025 22:45

Fantastic!

KnottyAuty · 18/07/2025 22:40

Article in the Telegraph this evening:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/1288f825f6c6a9ae

MrsOvertonsWindow · 18/07/2025 12:55

Fantastic. Well done Linzi and Fair Cop.

Now for the rest of them.

SamiSnail · 18/07/2025 12:21

Now to have every single police force in the UK abide by this and any who don't, taken to court.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 18/07/2025 12:15

Amazing! Go Linzi and Fair Cop!

Helleofabore · 18/07/2025 11:21

Fucking oath! Well done Linzi!!

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