Is Stonewall in Trouble?

A sting in the tail of Bailey v Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers

The outcome in Bailey v Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers is likely to be treated by Stonewall with a sense of relief. Its reasoning, however, might pose a significant challenge to Stonewall’s advocacy efforts, exposing it to potential liability for inducing unlawful discrimination via its Diversity Champions Scheme. In this post, I explore what looks like a sting in the tail of this judgment for advocacy organisations the provide training or other services that involve misrepresenting the Equality Act or inducing unlawful discrimination in the name of trans inclusion.