Jess O'Thomson
@jessothomson.co.uk
Legal researcher, writer, journalist, campaigner | Trans Rights Lead @ Good Law Project | Head of Policy @ Trans+ Solidarity Alliance | PhD student @ University of Leeds
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Jess O'Thomson
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· Jul 3
📢Oscar Davies @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social co-authors significant commentary for Discrimination Law Association on Convention rights incompatibility of Supreme Court For Women Scotland Judgment
🔽Read on here:
tinyurl.com/3zwzuwu3
🔽Read on here:
tinyurl.com/3zwzuwu3
You can read an article about For Women Scotland and human rights by me and Oscar Davies here ⬇️
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
As I lie in bed sick with a fever and a sore throat, I can't help but wish I really was non-biological.
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
As I lie in bed sick with a fever and a sore throat, I can't help but wish I really was non-biological.
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
The GCs on twitter are very confused by this. It's fairly simple – given FWS only decided whether EA sex means 'biological' or 'certificated' sex, it did not change the legal position for under 18s. Regardless of how FWS was decided the position for trans girl guides would be the same.
The Supreme Court only ruled on whether people with a GRC count as women under the Equality Act.
You have to be 18 to get a GRC.
But the Guides say they’re kicking out trans girls – under 18s – as a result. It doesn’t track. So why are they doing it?
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
You have to be 18 to get a GRC.
But the Guides say they’re kicking out trans girls – under 18s – as a result. It doesn’t track. So why are they doing it?
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The GCs on twitter are very confused by this. It's fairly simple – given FWS only decided whether EA sex means 'biological' or 'certificated' sex, it did not change the legal position for under 18s. Regardless of how FWS was decided the position for trans girl guides would be the same.
England to lose this series 6-0 (we will find a way)
December 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
England to lose this series 6-0 (we will find a way)
At least Root got his ton. Can we just go home now?
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
At least Root got his ton. Can we just go home now?
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
She compares trans people to two totally different situations. Both the other example behaviours? A breach would be criminal.
Which is telling…
Which is telling…
December 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
She compares trans people to two totally different situations. Both the other example behaviours? A breach would be criminal.
Which is telling…
Which is telling…
As I lie in bed sick with a fever and a sore throat, I can't help but wish I really was non-biological.
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
As I lie in bed sick with a fever and a sore throat, I can't help but wish I really was non-biological.
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
December 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Kishwer Falkner in The Times talking about the rights of "biological people". As compared to trans people, who are, of course, non-biological.
The GCs on twitter are very confused by this. It's fairly simple – given FWS only decided whether EA sex means 'biological' or 'certificated' sex, it did not change the legal position for under 18s. Regardless of how FWS was decided the position for trans girl guides would be the same.
The Supreme Court only ruled on whether people with a GRC count as women under the Equality Act.
You have to be 18 to get a GRC.
But the Guides say they’re kicking out trans girls – under 18s – as a result. It doesn’t track. So why are they doing it?
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
You have to be 18 to get a GRC.
But the Guides say they’re kicking out trans girls – under 18s – as a result. It doesn’t track. So why are they doing it?
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The GCs on twitter are very confused by this. It's fairly simple – given FWS only decided whether EA sex means 'biological' or 'certificated' sex, it did not change the legal position for under 18s. Regardless of how FWS was decided the position for trans girl guides would be the same.
It is not obligatory for gender critical activists to defend a man who implied a child enjoyed being sexually abused. But they just cannot help themselves.
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It is not obligatory for gender critical activists to defend a man who implied a child enjoyed being sexually abused. But they just cannot help themselves.
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
Police report in respect of the social media activity of Gender Critical commentator Richard Dunstan: a statement from me. goodlaw.social/y7q6
Statement from Jolyon Maugham KC: Police report | Good Law Project
Concerning the report of a potential criminal offence
goodlaw.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Police report in respect of the social media activity of Gender Critical commentator Richard Dunstan: a statement from me. goodlaw.social/y7q6
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
Because Britain's right wing press hates young people - and it is the master Wes Streeting serves.
Why is Wes Streeting coming for my ADHD medication?
Why is Wes Streeting coming for my ADHD medication?
Why is Wes Streeting coming for my ADHD medication?
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Because Britain's right wing press hates young people - and it is the master Wes Streeting serves.
Have decided to opt out of the public beating. In April, I gave up my whole (then) life to fight this I work on this stuff 24/7 and my salary (only 3 days so I can still do my PhD on FWS) is about £30k. I'm not really some high flying lawyer. Just a trans person. Trying. Hoping that's enough.
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Have decided to opt out of the public beating. In April, I gave up my whole (then) life to fight this I work on this stuff 24/7 and my salary (only 3 days so I can still do my PhD on FWS) is about £30k. I'm not really some high flying lawyer. Just a trans person. Trying. Hoping that's enough.
This is why it's important to understand what's going on. Not about accepting cowardice – but a proper analysis. Journalists are told by their editors across the country they cannot criticise Rowling. Not because they would lose a case, or would even sue, but because she has built up a latent fear.
I get where you're coming from- it's the same thing Rowling does with libel threats. The idea is to grind everyone down.
December 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This is why it's important to understand what's going on. Not about accepting cowardice – but a proper analysis. Journalists are told by their editors across the country they cannot criticise Rowling. Not because they would lose a case, or would even sue, but because she has built up a latent fear.
As you can see, I have been really mentally well this year.
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
As you can see, I have been really mentally well this year.
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
"The only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them. Anti-trans campaigners have been making legal threats, trying to force trans people out of public life. They thought after the SC decision the whole world would suddenly agree with them. But they've misunderstood the law, as well as human nature"
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them. Anti-trans campaigners have been making legal threats, trying to force trans people out of public life. They thought after the SC decision the whole world would suddenly agree with them. But they've misunderstood the law, as well as human nature"
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
You should read this blog for some (very brief) legal analysis on why women's organisations can and should continue to be inclusive 👇
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
You should read this blog for some (very brief) legal analysis on why women's organisations can and should continue to be inclusive 👇
Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
You should read this blog for some (very brief) legal analysis on why women's organisations can and should continue to be inclusive 👇
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
You should read this blog for some (very brief) legal analysis on why women's organisations can and should continue to be inclusive 👇
"The only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them. Anti-trans campaigners have been making legal threats, trying to force trans people out of public life. They thought after the SC decision the whole world would suddenly agree with them. But they've misunderstood the law, as well as human nature"
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The only way to stop bullies is to stand up to them. Anti-trans campaigners have been making legal threats, trying to force trans people out of public life. They thought after the SC decision the whole world would suddenly agree with them. But they've misunderstood the law, as well as human nature"
Reposted by Jess O'Thomson
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
"I spoke to one 80-year-old woman who has been in our organisation for decades, who said it was one of the greatest experiences of her life, and the only place in her 80 years where she’s been treated as a woman with respect.”
What does this do for women's rights?
What does this do for women's rights?
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"I spoke to one 80-year-old woman who has been in our organisation for decades, who said it was one of the greatest experiences of her life, and the only place in her 80 years where she’s been treated as a woman with respect.”
What does this do for women's rights?
What does this do for women's rights?