R (Sex Matters) v City of London
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Trans women permitted to continue using Hampstead Heath pond
“The clue is in the name: female users don’t expect to encounter male people in bikinis or sometimes even naked in the showers... - Fiona McAnena
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Hampstead Heath ponds to remain open for transgender users
“City of London Corporation members voted to unlawfully discriminate against and harass women using the Ladies’ Pond.” - Fiona McAnena
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Vote on men in the Ladies’ Pond | Maya Forstater on GB News
Maya Forstater joins GB News to discuss the news that City of London councillors have voted to continue to allow trans-identifying males to...
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Hampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules
“The whole policy is an unlawful mess and it’s a disgrace that London councillors think that they can ride roughshod over the law.” - Fiona McAnena
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Hampstead Heath Kenwood Ladies’ Pond to stay trans inclusive
Bridget Galton for Ham & High covered the news that City of London councillors have voted in favour of a policy that would...
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Hampstead Heath bathing ponds will remain ‘trans-inclusive’
Matt Watts for The Standard covered the news that City of London councillors have voted in favour of a policy that would enable...
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Hampstead Heath to keep bathing ponds ‘trans-inclusive’
“Female users don’t expect to encounter male people in bikinis or naked in the showers at the ladies’ pond, but that is what... - Fiona McAnena
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Hampstead Heath spends £1m on ‘privacy’ upgrades after letting trans swimmers in women’s pond
“Despite the fact that the Equality Act and the Supreme Court expressly recognise that single-sex services are legitimate and lawful, the City of... - Maya Forstater
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Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive
Ben Lynch broke the news that City of London councillors have voted not to change the policy of allowing trans-identifying men to access...
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City of London Corporation officers’ report recommends keeping trans-inclusive policy for swimming ponds
The judgment meanwhile led gender-critical campaign group Sex Matters to seek a judicial review challenge against...
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Pond Row Deepens as Chiefs Back Trans Access
“Users will be told ‘They should not challenge other users regarding their sex or gender’ even if this means women and girls being... - Maya Forstater
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London beauty spot set to keep ‘trans-inclusive’ swimming ponds – despite High Court ruling
“The City of London is proposing to continue allowing fully intact males into the women's bathing pond, including changing rooms and showers which... - Maya Forstater
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Keep Hampstead ponds access as is, body recommends
“This proposed policy is simply unlawful. It is operating as if Hampstead Heath is an enclave that is outside of the law.” - Maya Forstater
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Hampstead Heath bathing ponds should remain ‘trans-inclusive’, bosses say
“Dismissing the negative impact on women and girls, the Corporation says that staff should not be concerned about the ‘perceived characteristics of users’... - Maya Forstater
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Legal challenge over Hampstead ponds trans rules to continue
“This case will have implications for single-sex provision all over the country. A ruling in our favour would demonstrate that failing to comply... - Maya Forstater
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Charity allowed to continue legal challenge over trans people being allowed to use Hampstead Heath women-only bathing ponds
“The Government's failure to publish updated regulatory guidance following last year's Supreme Court judgment has given businesses and service providers an excuse to... - Maya Forstater
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Legal challenge to trans access at Hampstead Heath ponds can proceed as Court of Appeal steps in
“We are delighted that Lady Justice Laing has granted Sex Matters permission to move forward with our legal challenge against the City of... - Maya Forstater
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Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed
“This case will have implications for single-sex provision all over the country. A ruling in our favour would demonstrate that failing to comply... - Maya Forstater
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Hampstead Ponds judicial review going ahead | BBC London News
Sex Matters has won its appeal to overturn the decision by the High Court in February blocking our legal challenge against the City...
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Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond trans swimmers challenge continues
“We are taking on the might of the City of London Corporation because we believe its approach is a clear example of an... - Maya Forstater
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Appeal lodged over trans access at Hampstead Heath swimming ponds
Sex Matters said on Friday that it had applied for permission to challenge her ruling at the Court of Appeal on the basis... - Maya Forstater
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Appeal sought against Hampstead ponds trans access
“Kenwood Ladies' Pond is an iconic battleground for campaigners for women's sex-based rights. A judgement in this case would provide a template for... - Maya Forstater
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Appeal sought against Hampstead ponds trans access
“Kenwood Ladies' Pond is an iconic battleground for campaigners for women's sex-based rights. A judgement in this case would provide a template for... - Maya Forstater
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The $2 million gender-medicine malpractice case | Maya Forstater on Free Speech Nation
Maya Forstater joined Josh Howie on Free Speech Nation GB News this evening to discuss the $2 million gender-medicine malpractice case, the Hampstead...
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How Hampstead ladies’ pond became ground zero for Britain’s battle over gender
“In one way or another, it will be tested in court. But the bottom line is, if the Government would step up and... - Fiona McAnena, Maya Forstater
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Hampstead Ponds: High Court Judgment | Maya Forstater on Talk TV
Maya Forstater joins Mark Dolan on Talk TV to discuss yesterday's High Court ruling on Sex Matters v City of London Corporation.The City...
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Judge throws out challenge to trans women using Hampstead Heath pond
“The City’s policy and its unwillingness to defend the lawfulness of that policy in court simply pushes the risk of harassment and the... - Maya Forstater
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Trans swimmers can use Hampstead ladies’ pond
“Just because this particular claim was ruled out on procedural grounds does not give any service provider the green light to allow trans-identifying... - Maya Forstater
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High Court challenge to trans access at Hampstead Ponds dismissed
“Just because this particular claim was ruled out on procedural grounds does not give any service provider the green light to allow trans-identifying... - Maya Forstater
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Judge blocks charity’s challenge over trans people’s use of Hampstead ponds single-sex facilities
“The fight for women’s safety, privacy and dignity in single-sex spaces will continue”. - Maya Forstater
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Trans women could STILL be allowed access to Hampstead Heath women only bathing ponds after consultation
The row escalated further with campaign group Sex Matters taking legal action against the City of London. It said the policy of allowing... - Maya Forstater
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Judicial review over Trans access at Hampstead Heath Ponds rejected
“The fight for women's safety, privacy and dignity in single-sex spaces will continue. Just because this particular claim was ruled out on procedural... - Maya Forstater