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Prof Stephen Whittle

@profstephenwhittle.bsky.social
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🏳️‍⚧️💪🏼🏳️‍🌈 Law Professor, Woke, anti-growth, lefty lawyer. 69yrs of which 50yrs as Proud Trans Man, Activist. No reply to anonymous accounts. Wife & 4 great grown up kids. he/him/his If you follow me I will usuallly try to follow you, but I dont chat

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 12/07/2026
Amnesty International put out a major report documenting the influence of UK based anti trans gender critical organizations and their funding. Within hours, GC groups threatened defamation lawsuits and Amnesty was forced to pull it down. Proving the point they're anti rights. Anyways, here it is.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Translucent is seeking a Judicial Review of the EHRC’s Code of Practice. Please support if you can - we need £20k just to get the gates open on this one. Donate at www.crowdjustice.com/case/challen... Please forward to everyone you know translucent.org.uk/translucent-...
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This petition has almost reached 10,000 signatures at which point the government must respond. If you haven’t already, please sign and post on all your social media feeds. & to friends and family petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...
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Petition: Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026
I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
As a matter of URGENCY, PLEASE could 100,000 of you sign this petition in the next week: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026
I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026.
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Roan @rmbloom.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
They’re so scared of trans people that they’ll compromise the very principles of healing to that terror.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Trans people deserve equality. I'm joining the mass lobby on 25th June. Take part here: www.transsolidarityalliance.com/mass-lobby-2...
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Mass Lobby for Trans Equality
Last year we broke the record for an LGBT+ mass lobby of Parliament. Will you help us break it again? Join us on 25th June 2026 to demand better.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practice For some transgender men and women – and the campaigners who support them – the updated guidance confirms their worst fears www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practice
For some transgender men and women – and the campaigners who support them – the updated guidance confirms their worst fears
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Samaritans Report a 40% increase in calls from the Trans Community since April 2025. I telephoned the Samaritans n 1969, in 1971, in 1974, and in 1978 I am still here because of those calls. Call the Samaritans, anytime for free any, from any phone, on 116 123 www.samaritans.org/news/samarit...
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Samaritans responds to EHRC guidance after 40% rise in calls following Supreme Court ruling
Samaritans responds to EHRC guidance after 40% rise in calls following Supreme Court ruling
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Amazing use of stats Sharron Davies thinks 50% of TW are in prison for sexual offences. James believes 47% of TW are suicides. Sharron is so worried about the other 3% taking part in Park run, that she’s threatening to sue Surely there must be less than 30 TW left - how many jog? 🤣
Sharron Davies HoL... A ‹ @sharrond62
Over 50% of trans identifying men are in prison for sexual assault against women. And statistically their figures are higher for sexual assault than non trans identifying males. So we must must must must deal in truth not an ideology that puts men above female safeguarding.James Dockery
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Also 47% off themselves, it's an ideology that stops procreation, stops lives, makes others harder. The ideology is dangerous, not just to themselves but others
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Trans+ Virtual Centre of Excellence @tvce.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Symposium 2026 OPEN CALL Theme: Existing Otherwise. Inviting proposals exploring transdisciplinary and intersectional approaches to Trans+ research and practice. Hosted at Birkbeck University of London. More information: tvce.cargo.site/existing-oth... 🌈🎓 #AcademicSky #EduSky #EdChat #Trans #LGBTQ
Decorative promotional image for the TVCE x BIGS symposium event with a Trans Flag filter. 

Overlaid bold white text reads 'Open Call for July Symposium 2026.' 

In the background is a lively campus scene with people sitting and walking outside featuring Birkbeck, University of London. 

Branding logos for Birkbeck and the TVCE are at the bottom of the image.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Fact Checked: New Problematic "Finnish Study" Actually Shows Trans Care Saves Lives www.erininthemorning.com/p/fact-check...
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Fact Checked: New Problematic "Finnish Study" Actually Shows Trans Care Saves Lives
A new study from Dr. Kaltiala in Finland is being used to claim that trans care is not lifesaving. Experts say this is false, and the study itself shows trans care likely saves lives.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Very Important 🧵👇🏼 Please read, & post on
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
On this Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) I feel very honoured to have been included in Trans in the City’s list of Change makers. I could never have imagined a list of so many amazing Trans & non-binary folk existing 50yrs ago …. More below www.facebook.com/share/1DpB41...
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Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
An extraordinary statement from the EHRC’s On 19 March the three U.K. Human Rights Commissions promulgated the attached statement on the importance of the European Convention of Human Rights, particularly in the context of immigrant rights and major … www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/adv...
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Joint statement on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights | EHRC
As the National Human Rights Institutions for the United Kingdom, we each protect and promote human rights. That includes explaining how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) benefits us and the risks to everybody in the UK if these freedoms and protections are weakened.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Fresh inquest ordered into death of trans man following legal challenge www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...
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New inquest into death of trans man after legal challenge
A new inquest will be held into the death of 20-year-old trans man Aiden Longmuir, after the first inquest was quashed following a legal challenge.
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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.cat · 04/02/2026
1/🧵 I really like Lesley Irvine’s straightforward metaphor for the Scottish Ministers, hate groups are attempting to subvert the Equality Act 2010, turning Schedule 3, which was meant as a shield, into a sword, leaving trans people with nothing to defend themselves against this supposed new sword.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
TRANSMISSION Wednesday 11 March 2025 L An extraordinary thing. A line up of stars performing at Wembley Arena to show their love and solidarity with the trans community In aid of Good Law Project and Not A Phase Tickets on sale 2nd December Register now for tickets at www.transmissionlive.uk
PERFORMANCES FROM AL
ADAM LAMBERT • BETH DITTO • BIMINI BEVERLEY KNIGHT • CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS
FAT TONY • GOTTMIK • JASMINE.4.T • KAE TEMPEST KATE NASH • MNEK • OLLY ALEXANDER • ROMY SINK THE PINK • SOPHIE ELLS-BEXTOR
SUGABABES • TOM GRENNAN • TOM RASMUSSEN
TRANS VOICES • WOLF ALICE
+more to be announced
(acoustic)
APPEARANCES FROM AZ
DAN ST JAMES • GRACE CAMPBELL • HARRIET ROSE • IAN MCKELLEN
JACK ROOKE • JAYDE ADAMS • JORDAN STEPHENS • JO MAUGHAM JUNO BIRCH • JUNO DAWSON • KADIFF KIRWAN: LAYTON WILLIAMS
MAWAAN RIZWAN • MUNROE BERGDORF • NICOLA COUGHLAN
RUSSELL TOVEY • SHON FAYE • TA KOR • TARA SKYE • ZACK POLANSKI
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Collette Spinetti: Conquering New Frontiers for the Next Generation of Uruguayan Trans Women news.tpathealth.org/collette-spi...
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Collette Spinetti: Conquering New Frontiers for the Next Generation of Uruguayan Trans Women
In 2024, amid a surge of conservative governments throughout the region, Uruguay's Frente Amplio-led presidency, under the direction of Yamandú Orsi, appointed Collette Spinetti as Human Rights Secret...
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TransLucent @translucent.org.uk · 07/11/2025
The women who actually use Kenwood Ladies Pond spoke clearly: the 900 members democratically voted to maintain their trans+ inclusive policy, in place since 2019. 🏊‍♀️ notinourname.org.uk/nion-women-r... #TransInclusion #KenwoodLadiesPond #TransRightsAreHumanRights @nionwomen.bsky.social
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NION Women Rejects Anti-Trans Narrative at Kenwood Ladies Pond - Not in our name
NION women supports the previous decision by members to keep the Kenwood ponds inclusive, and calls for people to engage in the consultation
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
A reminder that the public consultation on proposed changes to the service specification for children and young people's gender services, which launched in August is still open, so there is still time to share your views if you haven’t already. www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation...
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NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service Specification - NHS England - Citizen Space
This site contains surveys and consultations that are run by NHS England.
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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 15/10/2025
We sent an FOI request to the Supreme Court asking several questions, including communications relating to the selection of Lord Hodge on the panel for the FWS case. We also asked if any conflicts of interest were considered. 1/
Alt text: A letter acknowledging a Freedom of Information request dated 19 September 2025, concerning UK Supreme Court case [2025] UKSC 16. The requester seeks details about selecting Lord Hodge for the panel, including guidance, records, and potential conflicts of interest. The letter asks for electronic delivery of info.
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five2one.bsky.social @five2one.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The idea that the judiciary is apolitical based on the fact that they don't speak on political matters is one of the fig leaves of the British establishment. It allows them to historically and contemporaneously make political judgements while those behind them can be protected from some of it.
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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.cat · 15/10/2025
1/🧵 Well, Hodge is the vice president of the court, so he can walk in and take his seat on any panel he likes. In the judiciary, seniority rules. And it was Robert Buckland, the then tory justice minister, who handed him the power to tip the scales.
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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.cat · 15/10/2025
A former member of the world’s most sovereign Parliament glorifies the broken constitution of another country. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Effective Transsexualism @effecttrans.com · 13/10/2025
The outcome was predictable given the EHRC submission and that @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social and Victoria McCloud couldn't submit testimonies. By not lobbying Labour ahead of time, we essentially let the court write gender recognition policy for them.
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Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonld.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov’s treatment of trans people may breach human rights law. This must be a wake up call. We’ve seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years. Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people.
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Sue Pascoe @suepascoe001.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
To those who advocate violence and perpetrating criminal damage, I am reminded of the words of Millicent Fawcett. “I can never feel that setting fire to houses and churches and litter boxes and destroying valuable pictures really helps to convince people that women ought to be enfranchised.”
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🧵Phillip Michael Hook, tenured art professor at the University of South Dakota, can keep his job until at least the temporary injunction hearing on Oct. 8, based upon a federal court ruling. Hook made comments about Charlie Kirk, which aroused politicians to call for his firing.
Independent headline 

University of South Dakota professor can’t be fired for calling Charlie Kirk a ‘Nazi’, judge rules

Phillip Michael Hook wrote online that he did not ‘give a flying f***’ about Kirk, and described him as a ‘hate spreading Nazi’ in a post on the afternoon the MAGA activist was killed
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Kevin (Des) @jambodes.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Yep. Probably also secretly hoping it distracts from this: bsky.app/profile/nata...
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Keep Hampstead Heath’s Ladies’ Pond Inclusive Fund Trans Rights and Defend Our Community! gofund.me/7042444f
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Donate to Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights, organized by TransLucent Community
Keep Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Righ… TransLucent Community needs your support for Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 14/07/2025
#EHRC #TransRights
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 14/07/2025
I urge the Commission to reconsider its approach in the interests of legal clarity, practical workability, and the fundamental rights and dignity of all those affected.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 14/07/2025
I have serious concerns about the EHRC consultation.
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Ashleeee 🌊🪭 @reactiveashley.cat · 08/07/2025
Bigotry and Clownery Commission 🤡
Paragraph 22. The Defendant published the Interim Update in response to what its Commissioners described as misinformation. However, it remains unclear what specific misinformation was being addressed, or from which side of the debate it originated, as the Defendant has refused to fulfil its duty of candour at the pre-action stage. A helpful point of context is that Lord Sumption, a former Justice of the Supreme Court, observed that the judgment does not require separate or single-sex services or facilities to exclude trans people. Following Lord Sumption’s remarks, many public and private sector employers and service-providers stepped back from making drastic changes to the provision of services and facilities for trans people. In a public talk at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Akua Reindorf KC derisively referred to this insight as “Sumption law” (a play on the term “Stonewall law” often used by those behind the gender critical campaign). Reindorf also stated that there will be a “period of correction” regarding trans people’s legal rights, saying they “have been misled for many years”. It appears the misinformation the Defendant purports to counter was Lord Sumption’s remarks.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 30/06/2025
Let’s call it what it is — UVA President Jim Ryan’s forced resignation is an attack on all of our public higher education institutions.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The Department of the Interior thought they could rewrite history by asking folks to report “negative” park narratives via QR codes… but instead, people used those codes to flood the system with support for our National Parks, and some hilariously blunt messages.
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Victoria McCloud 🏳️‍⚧️🌈‍♾️ @humanrightsvicky.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
I feel the time is approaching therefore for the UK to be red-flagged as a State engaging in steps tending towards Cultural Genocide for the purposes of the definitions used by these well respected early warning systems.
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Victoria McCloud 🏳️‍⚧️🌈‍♾️ @humanrightsvicky.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Just concluded my keynote at Pride In London's Human Rights Forum. I have announced today publicly that I now see it as my sad duty to make an evidence based report to Genocide Watch and The Lemkin Institute requesting investigation into the systematic oppression of the trans community of the UK.
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Camille Labchuk @camillelabchuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Today @animal-justice.bsky.social is at the Ontario Court of Appeal defending our victory over the province’s ag gag law. The government is trying desperately to reinstate their ban on undercover videos from farms. Wish us luck! @jesslsr.bsky.social
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Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
More entertainment. Jon Pike of the OU, not at Westminster last week, is on Twitter suggesting my saying the ‘challenge’ to me in Portcullis House last week was an ‘attack’ is ‘thoroughly and knowingly dishonest’. Well, the loud shouting was disgusting and frightening. So I’ll stick with my word.
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Prof Stephen Whittle @profstephenwhittle.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
India Willoughby: Trans people in UK face ‘extermination by legislation’ www.attitude.co.uk/news/india-w...
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India Willoughby: Trans people in UK face ‘extermination by legislation’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Trans people now face extermination by legislation in the UK thanks to a bitter billionaire and a backstabbing Labour government,” writes trans media figure India Willoughby in an op-ed for Attitude....
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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
From the very same paragraph in Orwell's essay: "England has got to be true to herself. She is not being true to herself while the refugees who have sought our shores are penned up in concentration camps, and company directors work out subtle schemes to dodge their Excess Profits Tax."
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Meanwhile, mass protests have erupted in the United States amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. According to media reports, demonstrations against the escalation of the conflict took place in New York, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, and other American cities.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines” ktla.com/news/local-n...
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Scotch Whisky Truths 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @specialscot.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
When your Country is going to shit, you need a good War, to let stupid people focus on the fact there's no Football on. War 'news' is easier to manipulate, as you can use the 'Top Secret' Card, to hide the truth.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/06/2025
Access to nature shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s a question of social justice. I’m doing all I can to ensure that Londoners can enjoy wildlife wherever they are in the city. #LCAW25
Let's make London green, wild & free.
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