Apologies for being late, been away so help me with anything I've missed.
Not exactly a new case but not being on X I had missed Louise Distras. The case against her collapsed and she will be suing the West Yorkshire Police. I’ll be buying her a few coffees. Mumsnet thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womensrights/5466973-case-against-louise-distras-collapses
Sandie Peggie’s appeal submitted. Case against 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.
Darlington nurses won their case. A fundraiser Support the Darlington nurses has suffered from the link to Chritian Concern although funds raised go direct to the nurses lawyers. You can still donate to their legal fees.
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. Global justice for nurse Jennifer Melle is a way to provide support, she is taking her employer to an ET in April.
City of London Corporation was sued about Hampstead Ladies Pond by Sex Matters. A judge ruled they could not proceed at the High Court
Waiting for a decision
Sara Morrison’s Discrimination case against Belfast Film Festival finished but the funding target was not met. Update Jan 13 has a link to journalists nightly blogs.
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.
Gay men refused service because of gender-critical views. The garden is on the most popular gardening website. Heading to court so a stretch target.
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. The government have revised their schools policy, but not their prison policy. A three day hearing has been set for 3rd February. More detail here https://forwomen.scot/17/01/2026/fws-v-scottish-ministers-iii-written-submissions/
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. Latest update from Andreas has his witness statements.
Sarah Philmore has a stretch target for protection against defamation in the usual place. A letter before action was sent to Jolyon
Maugham. https://sarahphillimore.substack.com/p/letter-before-action?r=7va0o&utmcampaign=post&utmmedium=web&triedRedirect=true Mumsnet thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womensrights/5400132-glp-are-going-after-sarah-philmore-and-are-going-to-lose?page=35&reply=150275748
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.
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. Court date was January 5th 2026 for a Green Party strike out application, no decision on that but recent updates on the crowdfunder page.
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. They are still short of a few flowers. Lava New Zealand will find their website. Final submissions 4 and 5 November. 25 NZ dollars is currently £11.
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. Graham plans to sue the Met for wrongful arrest after he was arrested at Heathrow for tweets. His is supported by the Free Speech Union raising funds under He intends to appeal the conviction for phone damage.
Other gardens, or potential gardens, not currently in need of plants
Brighton father considering legal action over changing rooms. Can someone help me find the latest thread?