23rd April 2021

Updates

There have been some updates on important cases this week. Firstly Allison Bailey’s case has been put back until next year. Allison is a lifelong campaigner for racial equality and LGB rights. She is suing Stonewall who targeted her position at her chambers after she became involved with the LGB alliance.

Allison Bailey @BluskyeAllison

UPDATE: We’ve had to put the trial date back. The new trial date is 25 April - 23 May 2022. Although the delay is disappointing, the extra trial length will allow the evidence in this matter to be ventilated more extensively.

allisonbailey.co.ukUpdate #6 - The trial has been moved back — Allison BaileyFollowing the Preliminary Hearing on 11 – 12 February, a further case management discussion was held today 19th April before Employment Judge Stout. The disclosure process (which was supposed to have been completed by 12 March) has not gone smoothly. I have provided all of my documents as and when …

Another case that has been put back is Raquel Rosario Sánchez’s. She is bringing a case against Bristol University for enabling bullying and harassment against her for her feminist beliefs.

RaquelRosarioSánchez @8RosarioSanchez

Dear everyone, My case will be from Feb-Apr 2022. While this is not the date I wanted, I can see now it's a prudent one. My legal team got a lot more than we expected, while @BristolUni got nothing. Thank you all for your kindness on this difficult matter.

crowdjustice.comBullying and Harassment Enabled by Bristol UniversityI’ve been bullied & harassed by students at the University of Bristol for my feminist principles for three years. My case seeks to ensure what is happening to me does not happen to other students.

In positive news the aforementioned Raquel Rosario Sánchez, as a representative of FiLiA provided evidence at the Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) Inquiry into reform of the GRA along with Women’s Place UK and Fair Play for Women. Women’s groups got to have a voice on potential changes to the law which will impact us. This has been sorely lacking.

Womans_Place_UK @Womans_Place_UK

Our statement on the invitation to us, @fairplaywomen @FiLiA_charity to give evidence to #WESC @Commonswomequ #WomenatWESC yesterday womansplaceuk.org/2021/04/21/wpu… It is absolutely correct that women’s experiences and concerns are taken into account in all decisions about law & policy.

womansplaceuk.orgWPUK, FPFW and FiLiA speak up for women - Woman’s Place UKOn 20th April 2021, Woman’s Place UK makes statement on evidence to Women and Equalities Select Committee Inquiry

Action

• Send your support to Allison and Raquel.

• Share and support Raquel’s Crowdfunder.

• You can watch the WESC session here.