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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

FPFW: ONS concede defeat!

316 replies

PandorasMailbox · 17/03/2021 07:09

"We did it. We won. ONS have conceded defeat and will pay our legal costs.The High Court has now sealed the court order that sex in census cannot be self-identified.

Please share the news!"

fairplayforwomen.com/fair-play-for-women-wins-high-court-challenge-against-ons-census/?fbclid=IwAR0tJbErXe1wtBvuwZeNfyqs71OGlGvXQIoERD5FeBGyzoWmCz7DpkbXlT0

Fantastic news Smile

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StealthPolarBear · 17/03/2021 07:47

Ah thank you ill get mine done then. Had it hanging over me (don't mind doing it, was just stressed about forgetting).
Might give them a day or so to get these questions sorted out!

BlueBrush · 17/03/2021 07:49

What fantastic news to wake up to! Well done!

justanotherneighinparadise · 17/03/2021 07:49

Any links? I’ve just had a look and can’t see the new update on their Twitter feed.

PandorasMailbox · 17/03/2021 07:50

Here you go @justanotherneighinparadise

twitter.com/fairplaywomen/status/1372081145349877760

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newyearnewname123 · 17/03/2021 07:52

Woo hoo! Well done to FPFW.

PurpleHoodie · 17/03/2021 07:54

Oh that has made my morning.

Well done FPFW StarFlowers

FKATondelayo · 17/03/2021 07:57

Amazing! Will we get our donation refunded or will FPFW hold the full amount and spend it on activism?

I would love to do some more gardening for Raquel.

minchinfin · 17/03/2021 07:59

Such great news. the cognitive dissonance on this one was just so irritating. I saw the chief statistician being interviewed on the news the other day and he seemed like a logical chap (you would hope!) And said he would follow the courts decision so hopefully he had some input behind the scenes.

It not just better for women it's also better for trans people. Don't they wants a true picture of how many people are trans, how much funding is needed for their unique medical concerns etc? This makes it so much better.

marplemead · 17/03/2021 08:00

What an amazing outcome! Well done FPFW and all who donated.

Taborlin · 17/03/2021 08:01

Thank you to Pandora and everyone that was at the front fighting for this and seeing it though to a very successful conclusion. I can't express how grateful I am Flowers

SulisMinerva · 17/03/2021 08:04

Brilliant news! Well done, FPFW!

CardinalLolzy · 17/03/2021 08:06

Amazing news, amazing work!
I'm still so disappointed in the ONS, an org I have always looked up to, for going along with this in the first place. I think it's really important we know how this came about, but I expect we'll never get the full story.

PronounssheRa · 17/03/2021 08:08

@cheeseismydownfall

Excellent!

I ordered a paper copy, but does this mean I can now go back to completing it online?

I'm still doing the paper one. It will give the ONS extra work to do, and I do like to hold a grudge. Grin
RaininSummer · 17/03/2021 08:09

Wonderful news! Absolutely brilliant that costs were awarded. A great fighting fund in the kitties now. Go FPFW you're amazing.

supercritter · 17/03/2021 08:09

See sex in the census website for template letter to include with your paper copy to further hammer home the point

ChakaDakotaRegina · 17/03/2021 08:10

@CardinalLolzy

Amazing news, amazing work! I'm still so disappointed in the ONS, an org I have always looked up to, for going along with this in the first place. I think it's really important we know how this came about, but I expect we'll never get the full story.
Agreed - it’s amazing news but I want to know who pressed for this in the first place and when and how. Well done FPFW!!!
BeetyAxe · 17/03/2021 08:10

Woohoo that’s excellent.👏👏👏

WendyTestaburger · 17/03/2021 08:10

Gosh look at us evil feminists. Celebrating a win that will....

.... record accurate data for trans people as well as for women, helping ensure vital services can be planned.

RoxytheRexy · 17/03/2021 08:14

Fantastic news. I’m so relieved about this. I attended one of the focus groups the ONS did a couple of years ago. They used ‘Cis’ throughout. Made points about privacy. Told me I must have a ‘female gender identity’ if I was a women. Was an absolute shambles.

I wrote to them after and gave them feedback but never heard anything. Got the distinct impression they just ignored it. Very pleased with this outcome

ChancesWhatChances · 17/03/2021 08:16

🥳🥳🥳

I’m no where near as articulate as the rest of you, so thank you everyone that’s kept us updated (and explained things clearly point for point). It is always appreciated

Biscuitsanddoombar · 17/03/2021 08:16

Wooohoooo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

And costs awarded too so extra money for women’s organisations 😁😁😆

I do wonder at what point organisations might start to look at their relationship with Stonewall & what they’re getting out of it....

MoltenLasagne · 17/03/2021 08:20

Hooray! Getting costs awarded too is fantastic 👏

IDanielRadcliffe · 17/03/2021 08:23

Fantastic news!

NotMeekNotObedient · 17/03/2021 08:23

Thanks for everyone's hard work fighting this! Great news!

Chersfrozenface · 17/03/2021 08:24

@supercritter

See sex in the census website for template letter to include with your paper copy to further hammer home the point
Excellent. I was inteding to send a letter with my paper copy.
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