Liz Truss speaks out against self-identification for trans people
Truss has caused controversy after saying “it wouldn’t be right to have self-identification with no checks” in relation to trans people.
Gender Recognition Act
Out Gay MP Mike Freer named as new equalities minister
Conservative MP Mike Freer has been announced as a new UK equalities minister and will working alongside Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch.
Shadow women’s and equalities secretary resigns
Labour MP Marsha de Cordova has abruptly resigned from her position as the shadow women’s and equalities secretary.
Judge rules in favour of ‘gender critical’ Maya Forstater
Maya Forstater’s employment contract was not renewed after she tweeted that trans people cannot change their biological sex.
Truss admits ‘disagreements’ with LGBTQ+ panel over self-identification policies
Liz Truss admitted that the LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel.
Thousands sign petition for non-binary recognition
Over 127,000 have signed a petition to demand the UK government legally recognises non-binary and gender diverse citizens.
Scottish bill to allow anti-trans speech
Scottish Justice minister, Humza Yousaf, recently submitted an anti-trans amendment to his proposed ‘Hate Crime and Public Order’ bill, which aims to update and consolidate hate crime laws in Scotland.