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First police force changes search guidelines for trans women in wake of Supreme Court gender ruling (www.lbc.co.uk)

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A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Under previous policy, we had advised that someone with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) may be searched in accordance with their acquired sex, however as an interim position while we digest yesterday’s judgement, we have advised our officers that any same sex searches in custody are to be undertaken in accordance with the biological birth sex of the detainee.

“We are in the process of reviewing the implications of the ruling and will consider any necessary updates to our policies and practices in line with the law and national guidance.”

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[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 38 points 3 days ago (1 children)

jk rowling funding a lawsuit to make it legal for the police to sexually assault women - including cis women - is yet another reason why she's a terrible human

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It absolutely bewilders me.

If I had anything approaching her levels of wealth, I'd be on a beach sipping cocktails, going rock climbing, getting railed by goth girls, or trying all kinds of new hobbies that the normal person wouldn't have the time or resources to try.

She spends her time doing this, and sitting on twitter trying to get retweets from people with swastikas in their profile pictures.

Time is the one thing that's finite for her, and she's choosing to spend it on this bullshit. I can't wrap my head around it.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

You don't see Enya pulling this shit.