GLP are going after Sarah Philmore and are going to lose

2017 “We will hold the government to account!”

2025 “We are going to write letters of complaint about barristers I don’t like!”

Reading the replies on blue sky, to the above link he's far from alone.

(Apparently the NHS asking for sex at birth if putting their health at risk. They seem to expect to be treated appropriately with medication based on their gender and never addressing their sex. So I can't wait for that gem to wash up in litigation)

Given that Maugham was a tax lawyer it all sounds completely feasible though.

A tax lawyer will often be aware of all the loopholes and bits of the system you can misuse use to maximise your cash through various complex schemes. The tax lawyer themselves will get rich on the back of such schemes.

This all starts to sound like the equivalent of a law firm going into another area to maximise their income whilst using all the same tactics.

The only problem with this as a new area is, unlike tax, it probably will have a limited amount of time, before the shark is jumped and there's a wholesale closure of the door on this because it uses harassment as a key tool.

I'm delighted that Maugham and the GLP have decided to scrap this particular barrell because it might mean the inevitable implosion for both parties is somewhat contained and we get it over with sooner rather than later.

The shark officially jumped with this one.

I'm almost wishing the Scottish Greens hadn't deselected him - more people would become aware of exactly what he's like, and he'd also highlight the problem ideology within the Scottish Greens.

Soapy posted, erm, interesting photos of himself online, with a public setting and he's blaming JKR for people looking at them and mocking him. I don't understand his logic, there.

Agree. It's moving from the GLP looking like a set up that has vaguely good intentions but wobbly and slightly iffy implementation of those, into the realms of looking like a con, supporting the actively unhinged and mendacious.

Yep. Vulnerable. Does not equate or imply that they are not also capable of harming others, acting in bad faith, etc.

Pleeeeeeease let them go after NC. I don't think there's enough burn ointment in the world for them to recover from that!

Anyway, just noticed this. The level of self-delusion and projection is extraordinary:

I think a lot of the Gender Critical hate me and trans people in general because they are jealous.

We are living authenticity while they are deeply unhappy living a fake life.

https://bsky.app/profile/sophiemolly.co.uk/post/3lxmi55y6gs2p

But who knows, maybe the bully boys will surprise us by breaking from tradition to target a bloke, too.

There have been plenty of trantrums about Naomi Cunningham lately for using clear language, so my guess would be her.

but the move into litigating on trans issues, despite JM's bucket loads of hubris, have not been peppered with success.

Not very successful with Brexit either.

His lack of neutrality seems to be a real barrier to gaining competence in areas of law where he lacks experience and expertise.

Will the identity of the silk be revealed as part of the process? How could they possibly string out the work for so long? It all just looks so embarrassing.

I think Sophie Molly could well be the undoing of the Good Law Project. It's been apparent to many sensible people for some time that the GLP are not to be taken seriously. Jolyon Maugham was a competent tax barrister, but the move into litigating on trans issues, despite JM's bucket loads of hubris, have not been peppered with success.

They have been becomingly increasingly desperate. To be try to push the narrative that the SC judgement harms 'cis' women, here is JM's wife to claim she has been told not use a female changing room. What a coincidence. And if course the Guardian is only too obliging to do a story on it. And now this move to produce in-house journalism (I e. propaganda) with Sophie Molly. Sophie Molly FFS! The most bonkers of all the TRAs. I feel sorry for the people who are being misled by the GLP. I think after this latest debacle, even the Guardian won't be able to write puff pieces about JM and the GLP anymore.

So who is the other barrister and do they know they are about to be lightly accosted by a slightly damp sponge of a complaint?

Indeed Red. There doesn’t seem to be much care. I don’t think there is any doubt that Molly is vulnerable. There is no excusing Molly’s behaviour, yet that is one vulnerable man.

Why has everyone around Molly failed to intervene and instead encouraged continued use of social media?

There not just one partner here either. They are just letting him carry on despite it apparently causing distress. Unless of course, they support the harassment and know the allegations are bullshit... Both scenarios don't paint them in a good light.

And then you have the GLP and Maugham looking like they are actively exploiting a very vulnerable individual. Unless of course, they know it's all bollocks too... Both scenarios don't paint them in a good light.

If this person has had multiple suicide attempts due to public scrutiny, why is this person still drawing attention to themselves everyday on social media?

https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/criminal-law-information/coercive-control-and-the-law/
It is the job of the police to investigate any reports of coercive control and gather evidence. You may be able to help the police by providing copies of emails, text messages or voicemail recordings, photographs of injuries or damage to property. You may be able to evidence financial abuse by showing your bank statements or you may have kept a diary of your day to day experiences. You may be able to show that you have lost contact with friends and family members, left your employment or withdrawn from clubs and other activities. Your medical records may show that your abuser accompanies you to appointments. It is common for abusers to make or threaten to make false allegations about their victims to the police, social services and immigration authorities or to friends and family. These threats are part of the coercive control and you can also report these threats to the police. [My bold]

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/controlling-or-coercive-behaviour-intimate-or-family-relationship
Building on examples within the Statutory Guidance Framework, relevant behaviour of the suspect can include:

isolating a person from their friends and family
depriving them of their basic needs
monitoring their time
monitoring a person via online communication tools or using spyware
using digital systems such as smart devices or social media to coerce, control, or upset the victim including posting triggering material
taking control over aspects of their everyday life, such as where they can go, who they can see, what to wear and when they can sleep – this can be intertwined with the suspect saying it is in their best interests, and ‘rewarding’ ‘good behaviour’ e.g. with gifts
depriving them of access to support services, such as specialist support or medical services
repeatedly putting them down such as telling them they are worthless
enforcing rules and activity which humiliate, degrade or dehumanise the victim
forcing the victim to take part in criminal activity such as shoplifting, neglect or abuse of children to encourage self-blame and prevent disclosure to authorities
economic abuse including coerced debt, controlling spending/bank accounts/investments/mortgages/benefit payments
controlling the ability to go to school or place of study
taking wages, benefits or allowances
threatening to hurt or kill
threatening to harm a child
threatening to reveal or publish private information
threatening to hurt or physically harming a family pet
assault
physical intimidation e.g. blocking doors, clenching or shaking fists
criminal damage (such as destruction of household goods)
preventing a person from having access to transport or from working
preventing a person from learning or using a language or making friends outside of their ethnic or cultural background
family ‘dishonour’
reputational damage
sexual assault or threats of sexual assault
reproductive coercion, including restricting a victim’s access to birth control, refusing to use a birth control method, forced pregnancy, forcing a victim to get an abortion, to undergo in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or other procedure, or denying access to such a procedure
using substances such as alcohol or drugs to control a victim through dependency, or controlling their access to substances
disclosure of sexual orientation
disclosure of HIV status or other medical condition without consent
limiting access to family, friends and finances
withholding and/or destruction of the victim’s immigration documents, e.g. passports and visas
threatening to place the victim in an institution against the victim’s will, e.g. care home, supported living facility, mental health facility, etc (particularly for disabled or elderly victims [my bold]

This is not an exhaustive list, just examples - the last is an example of using authority against a victim. This refers to statutory guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/controlling-or-coercive-behaviour-statutory-guidance-framework/controlling-or-coercive-behaviour-statutory-guidance-framework-accessible#section-6-post-separation-abuse-related-harms-offences-and-other-forms-of-domestic-abuse

124. Perpetrators of domestic abuse may also target and undermine parents’ relationships with their children, using power and control dynamics, for example making vexatious applications to the family court to prolong proceedings and using child arrangements and child maintenance to control the victim.

It then goes on further below that

Case study: Laura
After a decade of marriage and three children, Darren continued to harass Laura after their separation and subsequent divorce. The harassment got increasingly worse so Laura got a non-molestation order against Darren. When Darren breached the order, he was arrested and told a harassment warning could be issued against him. Laura also complained to the police about the economic abuse she experienced after separating but found that the police took no further action as they lacked the powers at the time.

Darren made false allegations about Laura’s income, so she regularly had to prove her expenditure relating to wages, childcare etc. Darren had taken credit cards out in Laura’s name and home address after he had left. All her payments were stopped for several months, before being reinstated and backdated. Darren made false child abuse allegations to social services and the police causing Laura to be interviewed by police under caution. This could have a significant impact on Laura’s career given that she works with vulnerable children and she feared it would affect any Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) results restricting her from future employment and income.

I can't for the life of me find the guidance I've seen before which explicitly states, making false allegations to authorities using police (I have seen it previously) but you should be able to see from the above women's aid information and the cps it clearly falls into the same category and false allegations and using authorities against a victim definitely would be a clear example using the above information.

This link uses these examples:
https://safelives.org.uk/about-domestic-abuse/what-is-domestic-abuse/coercive-control/
threatening suicide/homicide/familicide (for example making the threat: “if I can’t have you, no one can” – giving the victim cause to believe they will act on this)
using a victim’s insecure immigration status to threaten deportation, destroying immigration documents etc
making false allegations to family members, religious groups or the local community to damage reputation
manipulating information given to professionals and agencies, such as GPs or the police

Unfortunately it doesn't take you long to also find zillions of solicitors with websites to defend against coercive control who list 'making false allegations of abuse to the police' as an example of coercive control in response though too.

Quite.

Any judge presented with this is going to take one look at it, and immediately decide Molly is an attention seeking grifter who makes up shit for social media clicks.

More than that it looks very much like this is straying into false accusations, if Molly is accusing multiple people of causing him to be driven to attempt suicide all in the same time frame.

Can you sue for false accusations in the UK?
False allegations meaning in UK law extend far beyond simple defamatory statements. They encompass any deliberately fabricated claims made to authorities, law enforcement, or other parties that could trigger legal consequences or disciplinary actions. While traditional civil defamation addresses reputational damage through libel and slander, false accusations can also constitute criminal offenses under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. These include serious crimes such as perversion of course of justice, wasting police time, and malicious communications

When can you make a claim against false accusations in the UK?
Taking legal action against false allegations becomes legitimate in several key scenarios. These include when accusations have caused provable damage to reputation, resulted in financial losses, led to job termination, triggered unfounded police investigations, or caused significant emotional distress. The law particularly recognizes cases where accusations were made maliciously or with reckless disregard for truth, especially in situations involving domestic disputes, professional misconduct claims, or safeguarding allegations.
[My bold]

False allegations that can form the basis of legal action in UK courts include:

Malicious communications spreading false accusations via email, social media, or messaging platforms.
Sexual misconduct allegations including false claims of rape, assault, or harassment requiring specialized legal support.
False accusations in family court proceedings or custody disputes, particularly involving child welfare or domestic situations.
Professional misconduct claims through false reports to employers or regulatory bodies affecting careers and livelihoods. [My bold]
Fabricated evidence including manipulated documents, altered communications, or staged situations to support false claims.
Vexatious complaints involving repeated unfounded claims to authorities or institutions designed to harass or cause distress. [My bold]

What legal remedies are available for false accusations?
In the UK, individuals being falsely accused have access to various legal remedies designed to stop the accusations, restore their reputation, and recover damages. Understanding these options helps in crafting an effective legal strategy when someone makes false accusations against you:

Civil legal actions: Under civil litigation, victims of false allegations can pursue several remedies simultaneously. The primary action is usually a defamation claim, which addresses damage to reputation. However, depending on the circumstances, you might also have grounds for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, or harassment claims. [My bold] Each pathway offers distinct advantages and requires different evidence to support how to prove false allegations.
Protective court orders: When false accusations made against me pose an ongoing threat, court intervention through protective injunctions can prevent further harm. These orders can stop the accuser from repeating the allegations, require removal of online content, or prohibit them from contacting your employer or associates. For cases involving false allegations UK, courts can also issue non-molestation orders or restraining directives to provide comprehensive protection.
Criminal law options: In severe cases where false allegations involve deliberate deception of authorities, criminal proceedings may be initiated. The Crown Prosecution Service can pursue charges for perverting the course of justice, wasting police time, or malicious communications. While you cannot directly prosecute these offenses, providing evidence to law enforcement can lead to criminal sanctions against the false accuser.

What compensation can you claim for false accusations?
In false allegations cases, UK courts recognize the devastating financial and personal impact on victims. The compensation awarded aims to restore both financial losses and address the psychological toll when false allegations made against me disrupt life, career, and reputation.

General damages: General damages address the intangible harm caused by false allegations. These typically cover reputational damage, emotional distress, and loss of social standing. For instance, false accusations affecting professional reputation might warrant compensation between £10,000 and £100,000. In cases where you need to sue for false allegations UK, additional compensation for psychiatric harm or anxiety disorders may range from £5,000 to £50,000.
Special damages: Courts also award compensation for quantifiable financial losses. This includes lost earnings, business opportunities, and legal defence costs. When someone makes false accusations against you that result in job loss, compensation might cover both immediate salary losses and future career damage. Professional rehabilitation costs, such as PR services or career counselling, may also be recoverable.

Hmm. Interesting.

Really? I didn't know that.

I don't know, I still can't get over GLP appointing Laurie Penny as their "writer in residence".

They might identify as a serious organisation, but they're not showing any signs of acting like one.

That’s pretty much once a month for three months in a row.

I’m surprised nobody suggested a wee stay in Cornhill and a social media detox.

Sorry, antihistamines. I forgot it was an antihistamine overdose.

Clearly took two instead of one for hay fever.

For those of you not keeping up with Molly's claims of suicide, here's a handy little summary of some of those tweets someone has kindly put together for your convenience.

I am beginning to think that Molly thinks taking a single paracetamol for a headache is a suicide attempt.