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For Women Scotland
@ForWomenScot
We are a group of women from across Scotland working to protect and strengthen women and children's rights. Donations welcome: https://t.co/cFP07PHhJT
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Nov 8 • 12 tweets • 9 min read
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🧵In the same week that @scotgov appeared in court to force a Judicial Review over their Prison Guidance which allows violent male criminals to be housed alongside vulnerable women in the female estate, the outcome of a Fatal Accident Inquiry was reported into the death by suicide of a trans-identified male in the Separation and Reintegration Unit (SRU) at Perth Prison. Aiden “Sarah” Riley was a deeply unwell, dangerous prisoner who had spent his entire adult life in the prison system or under supervision.

The case reveals the type of criminal transferred to the women’s estate under the SPS policy, the serious issues which are overlooked or ignored once “trans” enters the equation, and the determination of ideologically driven officers to push transfers - even when the male prisoner is also resistant.

Despite the bizarre tale which unfolds in the report, one of the judge’s recommendations is that proposed transfers of trans-identified prisoners need to be dealt with more swiftly. In light of everything we know, this is absurd and troubling. A transfer to the women's estate should have been out of the question. Women, it seems, will continue to be used as support animals for some very violent men.
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Aug 16 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
We are taking @scotgov back to court.

We have been left with little choice as the Gov has refused to quash school & prison guidance. Papers have been served & the Gov has 21 days to respond.
thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar… Trina Budge said the Scottish government had responded to the group’s legal victory with only “resistance and denial” and that two cabinet ministers the group had spoken to had refused “point blank” to withdraw unlawful documents.
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Aug 12 • 26 tweets • 8 min read
🧵FRANKLY, yesterday’s woman, the former FM who left office in a miasma of her own (and her hubby’s) making is getting far too much attention. But there is some revisionism that is just too egregious to ignore. Especially as she has a platform denied to us. If Sturgeon really thinks Oct 22 was the point the debate became “toxic” & hope of “common ground” disappeared, we wonder if she was drunk or in a coma for half a decade? Otherwise how to account for such wilful blindness?
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Jul 26 • 22 tweets • 4 min read
The most concerning thing about the nonsense spouted about bone marrow transplants & chromosomal conditions yesterday was wondering how this would land with the panel.

Rare conditions are, sadly, too often weaponised (I fear "our" side is also guilty), so a 🧵 First of all, fun fact! Male DNA may be observable in women who have borne male children. This may persist for decades.

It only exists in some cells and does not change the woman's sex.
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May 27 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
Absolutely extraordinary scenes today in @ScotParl in which it emerged that MSPs and staff are confused about how to use the lavatory - something many nursery children manage without such tortuous introspection.

Let's dive in! 🧵 There are many issues which may be considered "urgent" in Scotland today, but Patrick Harvie wanted a debate on toilets & the bonkers "open letter" from the fox-batterer and confused chums.
Remember, #HarvieHatesWomen.
May 16 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
So, what to say about the inane interview from Sacha Deshmukh of @AmnestyUK on @BBCWomansHour?

Firstly, of course, this was an embarrassment for the @bbc, for @itsanitarani, and for the "human rights" charity none of whom, seemingly, were on top of basic facts. Sacha confidently asserted that everyone else was reading the judgment - ALL 30 PAGES - wrong. He seemed mighty pleased that it was 30 pages (he mentioned it 3 times).

The problem? It is 88 pages, suggesting Sacha either read 1/3 of it or was misdirected by a minion.
May 2 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
🧵Statement: We cannot see why the Supreme Court ruling should have made any difference to the introduction of the long delayed Misogyny Bill, unless, of course, the Bill also sought to redefine women and to include trans identified men (already protected under HCA). Image We are pleased @scotgov has finally decided to protect women & girls under hate crime legislation as Lord Bracadale originally suggested back in 2018. A proposal which we and @mbmpolicy backed in our submissions to the committee.
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Apr 5 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
“I don’t think we will be seeing hide nor hair of it again,” one nationalist backbencher said. “How can we legislate to criminalise misogyny when we can’t even agree what a woman is?"
thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar… For Women Scotland, which brought the Supreme Court case cited by the government as the reason for the delay, claimed the SNP was making “dishonest and offensive” excuses not to act.
Apr 3 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
Grant Buttars, the current witness in the @AHFdoco tribunal, is banging on about 'inclusive environments'.

This is the man who tried to pretend @bindelj was not assaulted by Joe Brennan at his 'peaceful' protest.

I don't think trying to punch women makes for welcoming events! He also thought Sussex Uni - who were just served with a record fine for failing to uphold free speech - should apologise because they didn't sack @Docstockk but just waited for the thugs to drive her out.

Most inclusive, Grant!
Mar 22 • 24 tweets • 8 min read
Are we ready for part III!

These are the Lib Dem councillors. Some of them looked rather uncomfortable but there are rather loud bullying chaps who, sadly, seem to set the agenda. Image
Image Up first for the LDs was Fiona Bennett who seemed a little confused about which side she might land on. "Everyone experiences trauma differently and responds differently, and no one has the right to dictate what should or shouldn’t make another person feel safe."Image
Mar 21 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Part II!

And let's start with a look at the 10 Green Councillors. Please hold them in your thoughts come election time! Image And now, a palate cleanser from Council leader Jane Meagher of @EdinburghLabour who clearly and concisely explained why women need single sex services and trauma-informed care. Cllr Meagher was one of the women who set up EWA and she is something of a legend! Image
Mar 21 • 27 tweets • 6 min read
🧵about that @Edinburgh_CC motion yesterday.

As the motion was not heard until after 4pm, councillors were limited to one minute proposal & seconder speeches. Something as critical as a service for abused women in the city was given perfunctory treatment. An earlier motion on Palestine got a great deal more attention. While this is clearly an important topic, it is not really one that ECC can do anything about. Unlike the funding of women’s services.

Let’s start with looking at the gruesome Greens.
Mar 9 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
Scott is "disappointed" & thinks we aren't "moderate" or "kind" (because that's what good girls are supposed to be). Actually, we're very moderate & most women in Scotland do agree with us.

Scott would "argue" we're "actively anti-women". Challenge accepted. When's the debate? Image I wonder if he checks his Twitter these days. Anyway, @DouneScott, if you can make this argument we are all ears! He clearly isn't THAT fussed about sexism or respect for women or he wouldn't be hanging out with Dom...
Mar 7 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
Yesterday, @JohnSwinney was very angry after @AshReganALBA asked him about 'state sanctioned abuse' of women. He 'would not accept' the charge.

But it isn't just Ash who is saying this, but a commissioner at the Scottish Human Rights Commission. 🧵 Perhaps @ScotGovFM missed her letter. If so, he needs to ensure his staff find it as a matter of urgency. It's excellent, but if he's struggling we'll sum up some of it below.
Mar 2 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Patrick Harvie talks of a "toxic rhetoric...which is particularly misogynistic, homophobic and transphobic and also...racist and anti-migrant rhetoric. That transcends any one political party."

No doubt, Mr Harvie thinks SGP above all that, but...
heraldscotland.com/news/24973169.… As we know #HarvieHatesWomen

He has lied about the law and demonised women who want to protect their rights.
Jan 22 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Today, there was a debate in @ScotParl about safe schools. This was something we addressed in a meeting at Parl in Dec last year with harrowing testimony from a teacher. .@PamGosalMSP said violence in schools was an epidemic. She, rightly, focuses on the impact on young girls and talks about the testimony from the teacher at that meeting, incl the use of hidden cameras in unisex toilets. It's vital to have single sex facilities!
Jan 21 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
"A lawyer acting for NHS Fife said an order should be imposed to prevent Sandie Peggie from using male pronouns or terminology to refer to Beth Upton, a biologically male doctor who identifies as female, in employment tribunal hearings"
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/2… "Jane Russell, who is also acting for Dr Upton, claimed that “gratuitous misgendering” from Ms Peggie and her lawyers had already caused “pain” and “harm” to her client.

"She accused her opponents of “contributing to a climate of hostility and hatred towards trans people”."
Nov 29, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
🧵 FWS at the SC

First of all a massive THANK YOU to all the brilliant women (& men!) who supported this case and to those who travelled from near & far to sit with us in court or popped by as we stood outside to say hello. It really buoyed our spirits!
#WeKnowWhatAWomanIs Image Thanks to all the other groups & individuals who helped us, esp the intervenors @SexMattersOrg @AllianceLGB @ScotLesbians & @project_lesbian. Also, the women’s associations in the political groups who are making the case in Parl & facilitated the meeting on Wednesday night. Image
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Nov 14, 2024 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
We often think back to the "good old days" of 2018 when even Amnesty said that Twitter was a toxic hotbed of misogyny & racism & Jack Dorsey failed to take concerns seriously. Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson & Kezia Dugdale said they had received death & rape threats on the platform. Or how about 2019 when @joannaccherry challenged Twitter's Katy Minshall over abuse which Ms Minshall conceded was unacceptable? She held up images of the type of tweet targeted at women. The inevitable result? She got more abuse on Twitter.
Nov 3, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Yesterday we were at a brilliant event for @msjlindsay and her wonderful book Hounded (buy it!)

In the book, Jenny sets out 3 core beliefs which are the most basics tenets needed to be any kind of feminist.

They are: Core Belief 1: Women are materially definable as a class of human being.

CB2: Women are culturally, legislatively, & politically important with their own set of needs, rights, & concerns.

CB3: Women have a right to meet & discuss that which affects their lives.
Oct 17, 2024 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
More outrageous uselessness from @kaukabStewart who has pushed responsibility for monitoring ERCC onto @InspiringSland. Image In dealings to date with ERCC & RCS, Inspiring Scotland have been rather clueless.

When Roz Adams brought her Tribunal case, Wadhwa wrote to them saying: