Tuesday 9th March - could be a big day

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1. Helen Staniland and Glinner giving evidence to the Commons

1. Fair Play For Women VS UK Statistics Authority at Royal Courts of Justice at 10am

1. The Court of Appeal and Harry/ We Are Fair Cop - The Court of Appeal will examine the validity of the College of Police Hate Crimes Guidance

I wanted to start a thread where any major decisions or outcomes and links to anyone live tweeting or online footage. See you back here tomorrow!

not good

I don't want to jinx it, but I think he's going to go for pulling it.

twitter.com/janeclarejones/status/1369292007147978753

Judge: I doubt there would be any breach of article 8 human rights, and if there were it would be proportionate and justified. /65

Judge: I doubt there would be any breach of article 8 human rights, and if there were it would be proportionate and justified. /65

Doesn't that likely just mean "withdraw the guidance as the question itself is clear enough"?

Shiiit

He's talking about the Act, not the current guidance.

I think this is looking positive.

What does this mean^ It it the right of transpeople to self identify he is talking about?

Hurry up...

Is he saying 'its no biggie'??

Judge: ONS said definition of sex is a matter for it to decide. The Census act does not prescribe this. "ONS is not the arbiter of what the particulars mean". /66

@ArabellaScott

not good

I agree it's not looking good . Hope I'm wrong.

Judge: ONS said definition of sex is a matter for it to decide. The Census act does not prescribe this. "ONS is not the arbiter of what the particulars mean". /66

Good time to practise those kegels ladies

FFS

I wish I understood Judge speak.

This is good, no? JCJ: "This refers to ONS claiming that asking for sex would be a breach of Article 8 rights. The judge says it wouldn't."

@ArabellaScott

Good time to practise those kegels ladies

😅

I should go away and come back when it’s over but I can’t

(Article 8 = Right to a Private and family life)

Judge: "I do not doubt that the ONS has the power to publish guidance on the census questionnaire. It is expedient for its functions. However, if guidance is given it must match with the meaning permitted by the act." /67

udge: ONS said definition of sex is a matter for it to decide. The Census act does not prescribe this. "ONS is not the arbiter of what the particulars mean". /66

I think it’s sounding good.