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Latest News and Victories
NHS nurse who called trans paedophile prisoner ‘Mr’ wins settlement
Jennifer Melle, an NHS nurse from south London, has settled with her Trust after being suspended for calling a transgender paedophile patient ‘Mr’, citing her Christian faith. She continues to face two ongoing NMC investigations.
Labour MPs plotting to “kill off” jury trial reforms
As many as 90 Labour MPs are plotting a rebellion against David Lammy’s plans to curtail the right to trial by jury, tabling an amendment that would introduce specialist rape courts while removing clauses that restrict jury trials.
Research biologist at the University of Oxford almost silenced by trans activists within the biology department
Dr Ace North, a research biologist at Oxford, faced disciplinary proceedings after countering gender identity ideology displays in his department with quotes from gender-critical scientists. The FSU secured written assurances protecting his right to hold gender-critical beliefs.
NHS nurse of 42 years faced losing her honorary Queen’s Nurse title after being reported for gender-critical posts on X
Karen Webb, a specialist NHS nurse with 42 years of service, faced losing her honorary Queen’s Nurse title after a colleague reported her for gender-critical posts on X. The Free Speech Union intervened — and won.
Ofcom dishes out £50,000 donation to The Guardian's charity
Ofcom is under fire after filings revealed it donated £50,000 to The Guardian Foundation — raising questions about the regulator’s impartiality at a time when it is enforcing the Online Safety Act against other media outlets.
Data shows Crown Court backlog is falling — but the Government won't admit it
Analysis by the Criminal Bar Association shows the Crown Court backlog is falling — yet the Government remains silent. Acknowledging this would undermine its case for curtailing the right to trial by jury.
