The Times reports today on the Warwickshire County Council Trans Inclusion Toolkit, which was suspended last year after complaints from parents. Safe Schools Alliance have worked with and support the parents who have successfully challenged this council guidance. As The Times notes, the Warwickshire guidance is very similar to the Oxfordshire guidance: a successful outcome … Continue reading Parents force council to suspend transgender advice | The Times
Teenage girl granted review of Oxfordshire Transgender guidelines | Oxford Mail
The Oxford Mail reports that a local girl is taking the county council to court, and that High Court Judge Mr Justice Choudhury has given permission for a judicial hearing to begin. The article explains that Safe Schools Alliance are supporting the girl, and quotes our statement: “We believe that the guidance is both unlawful … Continue reading Teenage girl granted review of Oxfordshire Transgender guidelines | Oxford Mail
Girl launches changing room privacy case | The Times
The Times reports today on the High Court decision to allow Girl A's case against Oxfordshire County Council's trans guidance to proceed to Judicial Review, and quotes our spokeswoman Tanya Carter. Safe Schools Alliance are grateful for all the support received since we announced that the case against Oxfordshire County Council will proceed to full … Continue reading Girl launches changing room privacy case | The Times
Judicial Review of Oxfordshire County Council’s guidance granted | The Conservative Woman
The Conservative Woman reports on the High Court decision to allow a Judicial Review of Oxfordshire County Council's trans toolkit, and suggests that it should not be the responsibility of grassroots campaigning groups and a 13-year-old girl to 'stand up for the dignity and rights of women and protect children'.The article notes that 'The Safe … Continue reading Judicial Review of Oxfordshire County Council’s guidance granted | The Conservative Woman
The curious tale of Oxfordshire, a trans inclusion toolkit – and a High Court Review | Conservative Home
Conservative Home reports that the High Court has ruled that the challenge to Oxfordshire's Trans Toolkit by 'Girl A' should proceed to Judicial Review. 'Before this case was initiated, the concerned parents who set up the Safe Schools Network had attempted to engage councillors in a discussion about the toolkit and the review process that … Continue reading The curious tale of Oxfordshire, a trans inclusion toolkit – and a High Court Review | Conservative Home
Application for Judicial Review of Oxfordshire’s Trans Guidance accepted
We are delighted to announce that a high court judge has looked at the case against Oxfordshire County Council (including their defence) and found that it is arguable that their Trans Inclusion Toolkit for Schools 2019 is unlawful. The case will therefore proceed to a full trial later this year. This case is of crucial … Continue reading Application for Judicial Review of Oxfordshire’s Trans Guidance accepted
SSA UK spokeswoman Tracy Shaw on trans guidance for NI schools | Belfast News Letter
The Belfast News Letter looks at similarities between the transgender guidelines for schools issued in Northern Ireland last year by the Education Authority, and the trans toolkit issued by Oxfordshire County Council which is facing potential legal challenge. Our spokeswoman Tracy Shaw told the News Letter that whilst Safe Schools Alliance is based in England, … Continue reading SSA UK spokeswoman Tracy Shaw on trans guidance for NI schools | Belfast News Letter
SSA UK supports Oxfordshire girl seeking judicial review of Trans Toolkit | Oxford Mail
On the 6th February the Oxford Mail reported on the Judicial Review of Oxfordshire County Council's trans toolkit sought by 'Girl A'. SSA UK spokeswoman Tanya Carter said: "This [toolkit] is in direct opposition to all safeguarding protocols which recommend that single sex provision should be made for children over the age of eight when … Continue reading SSA UK supports Oxfordshire girl seeking judicial review of Trans Toolkit | Oxford Mail
SSA UK supports teenage girl to launch Judicial Review | The Telegraph
The Telegraph reports on the Judicial Review being sought by a teenage girl against Oxfordshire County Council's trans toolkit, on the basis that it poses a risk to children. 'Girl A' said “The guidance makes me feel that my desire for privacy, dignity, safety and respect is wrong. It makes me feel sad, powerless and … Continue reading SSA UK supports teenage girl to launch Judicial Review | The Telegraph
Safe Schools Alliance response to Peter Tatchell interview on RT
On the 10th February Peter Tatchell was interviewed on RT News about the Judicial Review of Oxfordshire County Council's trans guidance for schools, as supported by SSAUK. You can view this interview here.We are deeply alarmed at some of the comments that he made during the course of the interview. When the presenter asked this … Continue reading Safe Schools Alliance response to Peter Tatchell interview on RT