Not exactly any new cases although Brighton school changing rooms may be heading to court.
Susan Evans brought a Judicial review to try and protect teenagers from harmful and irreversible medical treatment This JR examined the CQC’s decision to register GenderPlus. Unfortunately they lost, lovely message of thanks from mother X on crowdfunder.
WI and girl guides finally accepted they would have to exclude men. WI looking to set up a “sisterhoood” to get around this.
Sandie Peggie’s first case against NHS Fife and Dr Upton produced a peculiar judgement that will be appealed. Case against her union the Royal College of Nursing will have 7 day final hearing in Dundee starting on September 23, 2026. No date yet for claims against Esther Davidson, Kate Searle and Maggie Currer.
Kelly v Leonardo UK Limited Case Number: 8001497/2024 Edinburgh
tribunal case. Maria lost – decision notice
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69303e1bcdec734f4dff4197/B_M_Kelly_v_Leonardo_UK_Limited_-_8001497.2025.pdf
Waiting for a decision
Darlington nurses. A fundraiser Support the Darlington nurses has suffered from the link to Christian Concern although funds raised go direct to the nurses lawyers.
Sara Morrison’s Discrimination case against Belfast Film Festival finished but the funding target was not met. The case with a judge who stood down.
City of London Corporation was sued about Hampstead Ladies Pond by
Sex Matters. Decision is only one permission for JR, court case may continue. They have exceeded their target. Update here
https://sex-matters.org/posts/updates/high-court-hearing-on-kenwood-ladies-pond-this-week/
Other gardens accepting plants
Protect single sex facilities at work has a final hearing in March 2026. Faye is still a long way from target. Funding page not updated since July.
Sarah Holman was Harassed and Victimised for supporting Women’s Rights. The Preliminary Hearing for this employment tribunal case was due to be held on 1st December (remotely) and scheduled to last half a day. It was postponed for lack of a judge. Naomi Cunnigham is involved with this case.
Stephen Flaherty a learning Support Assistant at Nottingham College, was fired for Exposing Nottm College's secret transition of a child to her mother and the college conspiring to keep this secret from her. The preliminary hearing on the 5th September was postponed and the full hearing will be on the 9th August 2027. Stephen is not eligible for JKR’s fund, he needs more support.
Melanie Newman is appealing the decision in her tribunal against the Met Police. Speakers in the workplace should not harass gender critical employees will find a garden in the usual place.
Giggle still has a case in the Australian courts. Look for Tickle v Giggle crowdfunding. Appeal heard August 4–6, 2025 – Judgment expected in 3-6 months. Looking for support to help prepare for next steps
For Women Scotland are suing the Scottish Government again. forwomen.scot/16/08/2025/fws-v-scottish-ministers-iii/ The government have revised their schools policy, but not their prison policy. Updated November.
Sarah Phillimore has a stretch target for protection against defamation in the usual place, you need name and description to find the garden. A letter before action was sent to Jolyon Maugham. https://sarahphillimore.substack.com/p/letter-before-action?r=7va0o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
Jennifer Melle, from Croydon, was disciplined by Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust for referring to a convicted paedophile known as 'Mr X' as he. He subjected her to racist abuse. After speaking to the press Jennifer was told there had been a ‘potential data breach’,, which could amount to ‘gross misconduct.’ She was told she would be suspended on full pay and would be banned from the hospital premises. Claire Coutinho MP wrote to the trust urging them not to take disciplinary action.
Jennifer has been receiving legal help from the Christian Legal Centre free of charge but they are now inviting donations to support similar cases. There is also a gofundme for Jennifer, look for global justice for nurse Jennifer Melle
Andreas Mueller is a Public servant sued for saying sex is binary. Both JR and Naomi will appear in this case, in theory on the same side. Case is being combined with Elspeth’s case which can be found as Chair of SEEN sued for saying 'only women menstruate. The final, joint hearing is set for 4 weeks, starting on the 22nd of June 2026.* *Two of 3 claims against Andreas were thrown out as having little prospect of success. Target considerably increased, Andreas needs a lot of plants.
Green party being sued again Groundhog Day for Green Party Unlawful GC Discrimination – modest target not yet quite reached. Claim filed and served but Green party delaying.
Emma Bateman “The Green Party Must Respect Our Sex” needs a bit of gardening. The pre-application hearing for the case on May 27th has been postponed again at the request of the Green Party. No new court date yet and no update since May.
Also the Green party - Dawn Furness has a neglected looking garden at Institutional Sexism Legal Action against GPEW.
Australian nurse Jasmine Sussex is a mum and a passionate breastfeeding advocate with 15 years experience. But she’s now facing legal action because she said publicly that she doesn’t believe that men can breastfeed. Not the easiest garden to find but look for Support legal defence for Jasmine Sussex and Human Rights Law Alliance. Her lawyer said It’s not going to be a case that’s going to come to a definitive position on what is right and wrong in those particular issues, but whether we’re allowed to speak about them.
LAVA (Lesbian Action for Visibility in Aotearoa) have had 3 weeks in court, final week coming up in October. Lava New Zealand will find their website. Final submissions 4 and 5 November. 25 NZ dollars is currently under £11 and email update says they still need $36,000
Legal Gengar is not allowed to publicise their crowdfunder but support my fight for freedom of expression and citizen journalism now has a stretch target.
Graham Lineham is being sued by David Paisley. Interim target was met but there is now a stretch target that can be found under why I’m asking for your help again. However he is now supported by the Free Speech Union raising funds under Graham Linehan strikes back. He intends to appeal the conviction for phone damage. Nearly £200k raised.
Other gardens, or potential gardens
Gay men refused service because of gender-critical views. The garden is on the most popular gardening website. Over their current target.
Brighton father considering legal action over changing rooms. Mumsnet thread www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5461521-single-sex-changing-spaces-in-a-brighton-secondary-school-part-2-the-one-with-the-solicitors-and-the-vexatious-parent. Another one seeking judicial review over cross sex hormones. Mumsnet thread Another legal case - Family sues NHS for prescribing child cross sex hormones