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Helleofabore · 24/02/2026 15:27

I reckon this is a good reminder about predator behaviour, ‘regardless’ of what some male people look like.

I doubt it will sink in for all those male people who use any justification under the sun and argue about their future access to female single sex provisions, but maybe one day it will.

x.com/knownheretic/status/2026070396244832609?s=46

MyAmpleSheep · 24/02/2026 16:48

I've been looking into the "using the single user toilets will out us" argument a bit more. The GLP's appeal application refers to the Supreme Court case R (C) v SSWP [2017] 1 WLR 4127, a trans person taking on the DWP for the way frontline staff could determine their trans status, and how that was unlawful. They lost. That case itself says at 45:

For the first time in this court, and somewhat faintly, the appellant argues that the DWP’s policies, and specifically the implicit “outing” involved in the SCR, create a “harassing environment” contrary to section 26 of the Equality Act 2010. ... This is not an allegation which can sensibly be made in a claim for judicial review of the DWP’s policies in relation to transgender people. ... it is quite clear from the DWP’s efforts to understand and to meet the appellant’s concerns within the bounds of practicality that its policies aim to have the reverse effect: to respect the dignity of transgender customers and to avoid creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

I don't think it's much of a stretch to extend this argument to toilets: providing unisex toilets is done to respect the dignity of transgender [people] and to avoid creating an intimidating hostile degrading or offensive environment.

I want to stick my neck out and say that firstly the C of A will concede that GLP did have standing (just as SM should have been seen as having standing in the JR of the Hamptead Ponds policy) but that both the HC and CofA will both deny permission to appeal the case on the grounds of there being no realistic possibility of success.

DrudgeJedd · 24/02/2026 18:05

😀

GLP v EHRC judgement - Thread 2
Lilyfreedom · 24/02/2026 19:34

MyAmpleSheep · 24/02/2026 16:48

I've been looking into the "using the single user toilets will out us" argument a bit more. The GLP's appeal application refers to the Supreme Court case R (C) v SSWP [2017] 1 WLR 4127, a trans person taking on the DWP for the way frontline staff could determine their trans status, and how that was unlawful. They lost. That case itself says at 45:

For the first time in this court, and somewhat faintly, the appellant argues that the DWP’s policies, and specifically the implicit “outing” involved in the SCR, create a “harassing environment” contrary to section 26 of the Equality Act 2010. ... This is not an allegation which can sensibly be made in a claim for judicial review of the DWP’s policies in relation to transgender people. ... it is quite clear from the DWP’s efforts to understand and to meet the appellant’s concerns within the bounds of practicality that its policies aim to have the reverse effect: to respect the dignity of transgender customers and to avoid creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

I don't think it's much of a stretch to extend this argument to toilets: providing unisex toilets is done to respect the dignity of transgender [people] and to avoid creating an intimidating hostile degrading or offensive environment.

I want to stick my neck out and say that firstly the C of A will concede that GLP did have standing (just as SM should have been seen as having standing in the JR of the Hamptead Ponds policy) but that both the HC and CofA will both deny permission to appeal the case on the grounds of there being no realistic possibility of success.

Edited

This is inherent contradiction in the "outing" argument, which was highlighted by the Supreme Court in C:

The only reason for the provision of GN facilities for trans people is to ensure their dignity: i.e. that they are not required to share with people who share their biological sex. It is contradictory to suggest that they very policy that provides for their dignity in some way violates it.

That is before you get onto the basics of the A8 balance of rights - the fear of being "outed" will never trump the rights of women and girls to safety and privacy.

Talkinpeace · 24/02/2026 20:02

"outing"
is all a bad joke.

We know who the men are.
Silence is not acceptance - its mostly fear

DrudgeJedd · 27/02/2026 09:17

Does anyone know what this is about? Has the world's most obtuse communicator been caught telling fibs again?

GLP v EHRC judgement - Thread 2
CluckCluckBlow · 27/02/2026 11:52

If not critical then why does it need to come down?

Lilyfreedom · 27/02/2026 12:12

Either the article is inaccurate or defamatory. Courts don't routinely order that articles are taken down for no reason - there is actually a thing called freedom of expression.

nicepotoftea · 27/02/2026 12:22

Contempt of court for some reason?

I think 'not critical of it' does not necessarily imply that there was no criticism of the GLP's judgement in posting the article.

nicepotoftea · 27/02/2026 12:23

nicepotoftea · 27/02/2026 12:22

Contempt of court for some reason?

I think 'not critical of it' does not necessarily imply that there was no criticism of the GLP's judgement in posting the article.

It's also possible that this has nothing to do with attacking women's rights and is related to one of their other campaigns.

DrudgeJedd · 27/02/2026 18:14

They are recruiting four new staff, the donations must still be rolling in.

DrudgeJedd · 27/02/2026 18:18

Jobs
Here's the link if anyone fancies applying

Another2Cats · 28/02/2026 07:21

DrudgeJedd · 27/02/2026 18:18

Jobs
Here's the link if anyone fancies applying

I can certainly see why they need to recruit somebody for one of those roles:

Legal Writer, £44,000, 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Part of the job description reads:

"Your role is centered on writing accessible copy about our legal cases for GLP’s public audience and other stakeholders to ensure they are kept well informed during the litigation process."

and

"You will ensure that our public facing legal writing is not only technically robust but also deeply rooted in public understanding and engagement."

Given just how badly GLP have misrepresented the strength and outcomes of their cases in the recent past, they really do need somebody competent in this role.

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Chersfrozenface · 28/02/2026 07:29

DrudgeJedd · 27/02/2026 18:14

They are recruiting four new staff, the donations must still be rolling in.

The Communications and Campaign Manager role was advertised last April at a salary of £51,500 p.a. I notice that's gone up to £53,700.

So, did they not appoint anyone last year? Or did they, but have somehow lost the appointee?

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 13:24

So this is interesting. I was thinking "They're trying to turn themselves into the new Stonewall, aren't they?" by reaching out to universities.

Then I noticed the "-2" at the end of the URL. So I took that off, and we get a recruitment page from last year, that's still up. Same job title/position, very different blurb.

https://goodlawproject.org/vacancy/campaigns-communications-manager/

2025:
About the Role
Good Law Project is looking for a Campaigns and Communications Manager to design, develop and project manage impactful and engaging legal campaigns

2026
About the Role
This role serves as a strategic lead in the fight against authoritarianism and the rise of the far-right. You will navigate interventions of high political sensitivity, tackling systemic issues such as the defence of protest rights, the protection of marginalised communities, and the pushback against state overreach. By bridging the gap between technical legal strategy and digital mobilisation, you will design impactful campaigns that challenge democratic backsliding, drive vital donations, and defend fundamental civil liberties through rigorous project management and compelling storytelling.

https://goodlawproject.org/vacancy/campaigns-communications-manager-2/

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 13:27

Chersfrozenface · 28/02/2026 07:29

The Communications and Campaign Manager role was advertised last April at a salary of £51,500 p.a. I notice that's gone up to £53,700.

So, did they not appoint anyone last year? Or did they, but have somehow lost the appointee?

Oh I see you found it too 😆Anyway, it's a lesson in taking pages down, not just creating new URLs.

You can have that for free, GLP. TERFs are quite bright. Maybe you'd like to take one of us on? 🤓

TheAutumnCrow · 28/02/2026 14:40

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 13:27

Oh I see you found it too 😆Anyway, it's a lesson in taking pages down, not just creating new URLs.

You can have that for free, GLP. TERFs are quite bright. Maybe you'd like to take one of us on? 🤓

They really need to pay the £250 a year for Squarespace.

Chersfrozenface · 28/02/2026 15:11

I've found the person who was Communications and Campaign Manager on a 1 year contract until July 2025. He/him is no longer there, and got another job elsewhere in September 2025.

The job advertised last April and the one currently advertised were/are described as permanent roles.

I've found a Campaigns Manager who has been at GLP since July 2025.

HildegardP · 28/02/2026 18:14

Reads like JoMo wrote the second one & someone less fond of their own purple prose wrote the first.

HildegardP · 28/02/2026 18:16

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 13:27

Oh I see you found it too 😆Anyway, it's a lesson in taking pages down, not just creating new URLs.

You can have that for free, GLP. TERFs are quite bright. Maybe you'd like to take one of us on? 🤓

How long before poor Maugham starts demanding that the Wayback Machine delete the GLP's outpourings?

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 28/02/2026 18:44

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 13:24

So this is interesting. I was thinking "They're trying to turn themselves into the new Stonewall, aren't they?" by reaching out to universities.

Then I noticed the "-2" at the end of the URL. So I took that off, and we get a recruitment page from last year, that's still up. Same job title/position, very different blurb.

https://goodlawproject.org/vacancy/campaigns-communications-manager/

2025:
About the Role
Good Law Project is looking for a Campaigns and Communications Manager to design, develop and project manage impactful and engaging legal campaigns

2026
About the Role
This role serves as a strategic lead in the fight against authoritarianism and the rise of the far-right. You will navigate interventions of high political sensitivity, tackling systemic issues such as the defence of protest rights, the protection of marginalised communities, and the pushback against state overreach. By bridging the gap between technical legal strategy and digital mobilisation, you will design impactful campaigns that challenge democratic backsliding, drive vital donations, and defend fundamental civil liberties through rigorous project management and compelling storytelling.

https://goodlawproject.org/vacancy/campaigns-communications-manager-2/

lol. Also looks like they’ve learned how to use AI to write their job adverts!

Keeptoiletssafe · 28/02/2026 18:44

I would be tempted to write, ‘May the force be with you’ at the end of the 2026 blurb. It’s all a bit too intergalactic film vibey for me. It would have been great to hear James Earl Jones read it out though.

DownhillTeaTray · 28/02/2026 19:08

and defend fundamental civil liberties through rigorous project management and compelling storytelling.

They are certainly good at storytelling...

HildegardP · 28/02/2026 23:21

Hm, keep thinking about that Court Order, it's not a very transparent account of the matter. It's possible not to criticise an article while nonetheless inveighing pretty firmly against publishing it at all. The Bench isn't much given to lit crit.
Anyone got any idea what's missing? Do we have to start archiving his entire ruddy site - with (at least) daily updates?

Chersfrozenface · 01/03/2026 08:13

Do we have to start archiving his entire ruddy site - with (at least) daily updates?

We probably do. Still, you can't say he and his crew don't provide intrigue and entertainment. Which someone else is paying for.

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