Transgender News Amnesty intervenes in Supreme Court case on legal protections for trans people Amnesty International UK has published its third-party intervention in the Supreme Court appeal of the case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, which will be heard on 26/27 November, with a judgment at a later date. The Supreme Court is called to answer the question of whether a person with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Harry Potter fans criticise HBO after production company backs JK Rowling despite author’s “dangerous” views on trans people Production company HBO has defended JK Rowling after it was announced the Harry Potter author, who’s known for using her social media platform to share controversial opinions on trans people, will serve as executive producer on the new Harry Potter TV series. In a statement to Variety, HBO said: ‘We By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Bristol’s trans community and allies come together for city’s Trans Community Day Bristol’s trans community and allies came together on Saturday, November 23 for the city’s Trans Community Day. Despite Storm Bert, there was a large turn out to the event, which featured speeches from activists, a Parade through the city centre and stalls and workshops. Sabrina Jones, a representat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “When will this violence end?” Figures published to coincide with Trans Day of Remembrance show 350 trans people murdered worldwide in 2024 Three-hundred and fifty trans people have been murdered worldwide in 2024, according to Transgender Europe’s annual Trans Murder Monitoring project, which has tracked the murders of over 5,000 transgender people since its inception almost two decades ago. While this is a significant increase in comp By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News British-born broadcaster John Oliver defends trans athletes in women’s sports British-born broadcaster John Oliver has defended trans athletes in women’s sports, saying there is “no evidence” they “pose any threat to safety or fairness.” Oliver made the comments during his show Last Week Tonight, where he dismissed concerns about biological males competing in female sports. O By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag from town halls for Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20 Brighton & Hove City Council is to fly the trans flag from Hove and Brighton town halls for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) on Wednesday, November 20. TDOR is observed annually to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raise awareness of the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton’s trans communities and allies to mark Trans Day of Remembrance at Fabrica Today, November 17 On Sunday, November 17 from 11.30am-2pm, Brighton’s trans community and allies will gather together to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to commemorate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. This year’s event, whi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Transgender Awareness Week: new film highlights challenges facing young trans people in Devon Pic shows day of filming at Bideford Pride with filmmaker, Bells Kennedy-Compston To coincide with Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19), Transilience – an organisation supporting young transgender people in North Devon – is releasing a new short film, educating people about the challenges tra By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Exploring Trans Woman Art: Themes of Body, Gender, and Transformation in Contemporary Expressions Dive into the world of trans woman art, examining body transformation, gender identity, and self-acceptance in empowering works. Body, Gender, and Transformation: Themes in Trans Women’s Art Trans woman art serves as a vital expression within the broader art world, showcasing the unique experiences By Contributor • 10 min read
Arts Book Review: Trans Bear Diaries: Calling My Deadname Home by Avi Ben-Zeev His journey reminds us that to fully embody our truth, we must first make peace with every chapter of our story—even the ones we may wish to leave behind. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Transgender News Government extends ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024 The Government has extended its ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024, making it a criminal offence to sell or supply these drugs to trans youth who were not already taking them. According to trans youth charity Mermaids, the previous government did not consult with LGBTQ+ organisations whe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans equality organisation calls for “urgent action” to reduce waiting times at Gender Identity Clinics Scottish Trans, a national trans equality and human rights project, has called on the Scottish Government and NHS health boards to take urgent action following the publication by Public Health Scotland of national data on waiting times for specialist gender identity services for the first time. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
