Thread by @Transgendertrd

Stonewall's statement after today's judgment is very revealing.
1. It admits to "going above and beyond the legal minimum" for one group. But Public Sector Equality Duty means having "due regard" for ALL protected groups.
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2. "Our Diversity Champions programme supports employers to make their workplaces inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ employees."
'LGBTQ+' is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act but employers are advised to be inclusive of an undefined 'Q+' group of people.

Likewise they extend the ban on conversion practices to protect "all LGBTQ+ people." What does this mean? Who does this group include? The proposed government ban on conversion practices never included 'Q+' people.

3. "Leaders within organisations are responsible for the organisational culture and the behaviour of their employees and workers. Stonewall’s resources, support and guidance is just one set of inputs they use to help them.."

The fact is that employers would HAVE to use input from other providers to balance Stonewall's one-sided view of Equality law and who it is meant to serve. But Stonewall presents their version as truth.

In other words: 1. We advise employers to prioritise one group above all others; including those not protected under the Equality Act ('Q+') above those who are (women; lesbian, gay & bi people, protected characteristics 'sex' & 'sexual orientation', not 'gender').

2. It's not our fault if your policies end up being discriminatory, we're just one 'input.' Does Stonewall admit anywhere in its Diversity Champions scheme that its advice is biased towards one group & employers would be well advised to also consult with other protected groups?