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Update from Jo Phoenix

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Imnobody4 · 18/08/2023 17:45

Sorry can't find the previous thread. I thought someone might like to attend. 18 witnesses!! Bet that's just a tactic to intimidate.

https://twitter.com/JoPhoenix1/status/1692558010323702045?t=O8s-xIF3iu564FVwyaYEhg&s=19

NEWSFLASH

45 days to go.

I received news this week that the venue for my hearing has changed. It is now at Watford Tribunal Centre, 2nd floor, Radius House, 51 Clarendon Road, Watford. It will be in an open court (i.e. members of the public are allowed to attend). The dates remain the same.

The case starts on 2nd October with reading and preliminary issues. Evidence-giving starts on 3rd October. At present, I still do not know the exact number of witnesses the OU is calling. In the preliminary case hearing, the OU's representative claimed that they would like to call 18. We are scheduled to exchange witness statements at the end of next week (25th August) and it is then that I will know if all of those 18 witnesses are, indeed, being called to give evidence.

https://twitter.com/JoPhoenix1/status/1692558010323702045?s=19&t=O8s-xIF3iu564FVwyaYEhg

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Hoardasurass · 18/08/2023 17:56

Well that's 18 more versions of bs we get to wtf about 😁
On a more serious note its clearly both an intimidation tactic and imo an abuse of process to call that many witnesses

RealityFan · 18/08/2023 18:12

God, will these people make up their minds.

Are they so obsessed with women that they feel it's their God given right to become them?

Or do they hate women so much that they'll do anything to destroy the reputation of so many?

Maybe it's both. Can't imagine not being a woman, while hating women.

The ultimate self obsessed narcissism.

18 witnesses, my arse. How many fucking support animals are gonna be needed?

FigRollsAlly · 18/08/2023 18:17

It’s so disappointing that the OU have turned into TRAs and equally disappointing that they are happy to use any underhanded tactics necessary to try and exhaust Jo’s funds.

yourhairiswinterfire · 18/08/2023 18:19

18 witnesses!! Bet that's just a tactic to intimidate.

Yup, and to bump up the cost.

DiabolicalFinial · 19/08/2023 07:55

Can costs be awarded in this hearing? If they drive up costs, can they be made to pay them if they lose?

ArabeIIaKarenScott · 19/08/2023 08:28

'Why 100? If I were wrong, one would have been enough'.

[In response to the book "Hundred Authors Against Einstein"]Albert Einstein

FigRollsAlly · 12/09/2023 16:55

Jo has put out another appeal for donations as she is still £20k short with 20 days to go. It would be so great to see the OU lose this case, especially given that two other women are taking them to court for similar reasons. I can’t begin to express how disgusted I am at what the OU has become and am glad my mum isn’t around to see the behaviour of the institution whose degree she was so proud to earn.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 12/09/2023 17:07

This will be #OperationLetThemSpeak big time. The Allison Bailey & Rachel Meade cases exposed elevated levels of batshittery, delusion, arrogance and untruths (not to mention unbelievable support animals /mothers /staff).

This could well be a doozy.

MyLadyDisdainlsYetLiving · 12/09/2023 18:34

Thanks for the nudge Figsrollally, good weather for some gardening.

I hope a live link will be made available, this will be extremely interesting to follow in real time.

gyf · 12/09/2023 20:09

Some OU graduate gave 5k, which helped a lot! She still has a way to go though.

It would really help if she won. Here's hoping for a sensible judge.

JanesLittleGirl · 12/09/2023 20:46

Just short of £9k to go.

HorseyHorsham · 12/09/2023 20:49

Hoardasurass · 18/08/2023 17:56

Well that's 18 more versions of bs we get to wtf about 😁
On a more serious note its clearly both an intimidation tactic and imo an abuse of process to call that many witnesses

Who is Jo’s barrister?

334bu · 12/09/2023 21:26

Have dug a little.

gyf · 12/09/2023 21:29

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gyf · 12/09/2023 21:30

Oh, my post got hidden because it had a link on the fundraising site in it. The answer was: Ben Cooper!

InternetE3plorer · 12/09/2023 21:30

I’ve been planting some spring flowering bulbs.

Redshoeblueshoe · 12/09/2023 21:37

Ben Cooper - we are in for a treat

Femaleismysex · 12/09/2023 22:06

I posted the crowdfunding link on the Petitions page. Just the link and a text saying the court is in October and it has been hidden.

It must be the shift of a very precious moderator.

Update from Jo Phoenix
JanesLittleGirl · 12/09/2023 22:08

Google 'jo phoenix employment tribunal' and click the first result.

Puddlelane123 · 12/09/2023 22:13

She was my criminology lecturer when I was at uni - absolutely phenomenal at what she does, and her bravery at fighting this is inspirational.

Myalternate · 12/09/2023 22:46

I’ve just managed to find the, err…garden and planted 50 bulbs.

CriticalCondition · 12/09/2023 22:54

Ooh, Ben Cooper. Delighted to know that's several minutes of legal skewering I've helped fund. I know it's not the point but really hope we can watch him at work.

JanesLittleGirl · 12/09/2023 22:59

£8,539 to go

SinnerBoy · 12/09/2023 23:02

Ben Cooper, eh? You'll have to take my word for it, but I'm rubbing my hands with glee!

AutumnCrow · 12/09/2023 23:08

I'll get me purse