Pronouns, loos and uniforms: how schools became the gender wars frontline
Suella Braverman’s attack on ‘woke’ HR is a spectacular own goal
Robin Moira White
July 2022
Rishi Sunak seeks to revive faltering No 10 bid by attacking ‘woke nonsense’
MPs call for menopause to be protected characteristic in UK Equality Act
May 2022
Alarm after EHRC says long Covid should not be treated as disability
Equalities watchdog statement provokes backlash from coronavirus support groups and unions
April 2022
Protecting the rights of women and trans people
Letters: Gillian Dalley and Dr Jane Hamlin respond to an article by Zoe Williams, and Jacqueline Darby reacts to a piece by Susanna Rustin. Plus Prof Martin Marshall on the ban on conversion therapy
March 2022
Survey shows teachers unaware equality laws apply to pupils’ hair
Just 12% of teachers polled received equality and diversity training that included policies on hair
JK Rowling says Keir Starmer misrepresents law over ‘woman’ definition
Labour party can no longer be counted on to defend women’s rights, says author
Women and girls march to urge end to male violence and misogyny
Million Women Rise collective calls for clear dialogue from police after high-profile cases
November 2021
York’s anti-terror measures make centre a ‘no go zone’ for disabled people
Campaigners say removal of blue badge parking to make way for new defences is in breach of Equality Act
October 2021
Universities in England ‘failing to mark down students’ for poor writing skills
Office for Students claims use of ‘inclusive assessment’ policies contributes to grade inflation
July 2021
Downing Street Covid briefings excluded deaf BSL users, judge finds
Deaf woman successfully argues equality law was breached after government failed to provide interpreters
Calls for legal review of UK welfare screening system which factors in age
Exclusive: tech firm admits algorithm weighs claimants’ age, which is protected in equality law
Disabled woman begins legal action over Hampstead ponds fees
Christina Efthimiou seeks judicial review against City of London Corporation, claiming charges are discriminatory
May 2021
Removal of Traveller camps pledged in Tory Facebook campaigns
Blanket bans on camping by Gypsies and Travellers ruled illegal at high court
April 2021
Rights and freedom
Home Office sued by asylum seeker over baby’s death
Downing Street race report is an insult to workers, say union leaders
Boris Johnson urged to reject ‘disingenuous’ UK race disparities report
Experts cited in No 10's race report claim they were not properly consulted
