The @EnglandRugby trans policy is not going to change despite the @WorldRugby recommendations that existing policies are not fit for purpose. Let's take a look at the @englandrugby policy /1
Up front on the first page all the advocacy and advice groups get a mention. Stonewall, Mermaids, Gendered Intelligence, GIRES and even NHS GIDS. /2
Males who identify as women are referred to as "transgender female players". All they need to show is a doctors note saying they've kept their testosterone low.
Peer reviewed studies show that lowering T for 12 months in adulthood has little impact on muscle size and strength/3
With special thanks to Stonewall and two transgender health medics. /4
If you are a woman or girl who plays Rugby and thinks this policy is not fair or safe please get in contact, in confidence, with me on nicolawilliams@fairplayforwomen.com /5
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Three representatives from @EnglandRugby attended the @worldRugby transgender workshop in February. Eight months later their response is "We will assess the current evidence alongside safety concerns that have been raised" /1
The British junior male record for cycling 25 miles is currently held by Zach Bridges. A prestigious title once held by Chris Boardman back at the start of his cycling career. /1
No one should be forced to use a facility they don't feel comfortable using. Otherwise people end up being excluded. /1
Some women don't feel comfortable or safe sharing facilities with the opposite sex. They must not be forced to. They need to be able to choose a female-only option instead /2
Some trans people don't feel comfortable or safe sharing facilities designated for their birth sex. They must not be forced to. They need to be able to choose a mix-sex option instead /3
Thread: The ideological debate over whether ‘transwomen are women’ is never a useful starting point for policy makers when it comes to deciding what to do about their female-only spaces and services. /1
Society’s growing awareness and tolerance of an individuals right to self-express their own gender identity is welcome, but it cannot simply be extrapolated into all policy areas. /2
Not when the reason for a women-only policy is *because* of differences between the male and female sex. This is particularly true in sports policy making. /3