Case briefings — Jurisdiction: County Court

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  Harriet Haynes v Paul Thomson and Anna Goodwin (English Blackball Pool Federation chair and secretary)

  Male pool player challenges ban from women’s category

  19th March 2026

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  Allison Bailey v Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (trading as Palmerston Veterinary Group)

  First court ruling on gender-critical belief discrimination by a service provider

  4th July 2025

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  Cann, Hobday, Pinches, Rogers et al v Ultimate Pool Group and World Eight Ball Federation

  Female pool players challenge failure of governing bodies to restrict the women’s category

  3rd May 2025