Year: 2024
Discussing trans on the radio
I recently had the privilege of presenting a run of programmes on Times Radio. During a getting-to-know-you chat with the Times at One’s producer the week before I started, we discussed a few stories. One I raised was the problems faced by Connie Shaw at Leeds University. Connie is an undergraduate, a feminist and the…
Enemies of free speech
On 21 May 2024 the Spectator published a piece by the writer Gareth Roberts called “The sad truth about ‘saint’ Nicola Sturgeon“. It described the former Scottish First Minister’s appearance at a literary festival, during which she was interviewed by Juno Dawson. Dawson is a natal male who has publicly stated he (I am relating…
For Women Scotland vs Scottish Govt
I am sitting in the media room at the Supreme Court – we have about 30 mins before Day 2 of this two day hearing starts so forgive me if this is brief. It’s a test post if anything. Yesterday was extraordinary. I got to live-tweet for the first time from the Supreme Court and…
Heading to the Supreme Court
On Tuesday 26 November and Wednesday 27 November, five mostly male* Supreme Court justices will hear arguments from various lawyers over the definition of “woman” in law. You can read the specific citation here. This court case is the culmination of a long legal battle waged in Scotland, but watched very closely by people all…