Thank you to everyone who has supported our challenge to the charitable status of the LGB Alliance.
As outlined previously, the case is a complex one, but we believe we have presented a strong case and are grateful for the opportunity to have made our arguments in full at tribunal last year.
The hearing transcripts are now available to download below.
Thank you for continuing to stand with us as we await a judgement in this case.
Notes to editors
1. Read the appeal grounds in full as filed here as well as the supporting documents, skeleton argument and witness statements for Paul Roberts, John Nicolson MP and Dr Belinda Bell, and counsel’s speaking note.
2. Mermaids is a UK-wide charity (registered charity number 1160575) supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, their families and professionals involved in their care. Our goal is to create a world where gender-diverse children and young people can be themselves and thrive. Services include a helpline, web chat and online forums for parents and young people, as well as face-to-face meet-ups for peer support. We also provide training to organisations and advocate for a fairer society for trans young people.
3. The appeal has been supported by a number of leading organisations, including Good Law Project and LGBT+ Consortium.
4. This challenge has been crowdfunded.
5. Any media enquiries should be directed to [email protected].