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Articles by Jess O'Thomson

A sign reading "Support and volunteers this way. Trans Kids Deserve Better" Photo credit: What The Trans

Trans Kids Deserve Better and need your help right now

Right now, trans kids are occupying the Department of Education, and they need our support — but this isn’t their first protest of this kind. In July, trans youth from ‘Trans Kids Deserve Better’ scaled the NHS England building in South East London to demand “access to gender-affirming healthcare for trans children and young people, protection from discrimination and disrespect in their daily lives and the right to be heard in all decisions that affect them.”

A photo of Manchester Crownd Court where the Brianna Ghey murder trial is being heard and Brianna Ghey's murderers will be sentenced

Brianna Ghey murder trial; the prosecution have outlined their case

Disclaimer: The prosecution in the Brianna Ghey murder trial has submitted evidence which is alleged to have been sent by the defendants. This includes anti-trans remarks alongside descriptions of incredibly graphic violence and other disturbing content. Please read with caution and consider reaching out to support groups such as Mind UK if you or anyone you know is affected by the issues discussed.

A photo of Scotland's court of session where the For Women Scotland case was heard.

For Women Scotland case lost, what does it mean?

For Women Scotland case has been lost. This was an appeal in which they argued that women with a GRC should not be considered of the female sex for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. The judgment of the Inner House of the Court of Session – Scotland’s highest court – held that a trans woman with a GRC falls within the definition of ‘woman’ for the purposes of section 11 of the Equality Act 2010, which protects against discrimination on the basis of sex.