Jill Hayward
@frdragonspouse.bsky.social
Still all the things I was over at the Other Place. And still angry.
Preoccupations: politics, education, disability and inclusive feminism. Cishet trans ally. Widow. Socialist. She/her.
Preoccupations: politics, education, disability and inclusive feminism. Cishet trans ally. Widow. Socialist. She/her.
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Jill Hayward
@frdragonspouse.bsky.social
· Apr 16
It's not a good time to be the socialist parent of a disabled trans person,tbh.
The UK is a bit shit right now...
The UK is a bit shit right now...
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“The judge said she accepted some of complainant Sophia Brooks' evidence, but found they were not ‘entirely truthful’ and not ‘as alarmed or distressed’ as they had portrayed themself to be”
This judge is bent and a transphobe. I was in the fucking room so I am properly informed to say this.
This judge is bent and a transphobe. I was in the fucking room so I am properly informed to say this.
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“The judge said she accepted some of complainant Sophia Brooks' evidence, but found they were not ‘entirely truthful’ and not ‘as alarmed or distressed’ as they had portrayed themself to be”
This judge is bent and a transphobe. I was in the fucking room so I am properly informed to say this.
This judge is bent and a transphobe. I was in the fucking room so I am properly informed to say this.
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Briony Clarke now identify as a bent judge.
“she found Graham Linehan was a ‘generally credible witness’ and appeared to be ‘genuinely frank and honest’.”
“she found Graham Linehan was a ‘generally credible witness’ and appeared to be ‘genuinely frank and honest’.”
They keep fucking editing the article, but it's not any better. And this addition about why the judge referred to her as "them" is like a parody of impartiality
![An excerpt from the linked article that reads:
[The judge] explained that the prosecution used female pronouns to refer to the complainant during the trial, while Linehan's defence used male pronouns. The judge said she had chosen to refer to Brooks using "gender neutral pronouns and as 'the complainant'" in her ruling.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:umokacyt44veykd6qw5zokyi/bafkreifcuteahuy7btte3q77evxfatrh7ddbi676sw4squ6hrpshakcszm@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Briony Clarke now identify as a bent judge.
“she found Graham Linehan was a ‘generally credible witness’ and appeared to be ‘genuinely frank and honest’.”
“she found Graham Linehan was a ‘generally credible witness’ and appeared to be ‘genuinely frank and honest’.”
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Last year Rachel Reeves said that extending the freeze on income tax thresholds hurts working people & takes more money out of their payslips & she wouldn't be doing that because she was keeping her promises made in the manifesto.
So she won't be doing it today either, right?
So she won't be doing it today either, right?
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Last year Rachel Reeves said that extending the freeze on income tax thresholds hurts working people & takes more money out of their payslips & she wouldn't be doing that because she was keeping her promises made in the manifesto.
So she won't be doing it today either, right?
So she won't be doing it today either, right?
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UK govt wants jury trials scrapped except for rape, murder, manslaughter or cases passing a public interest test.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
UK govt wants jury trials scrapped except for rape, murder, manslaughter or cases passing a public interest test.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
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Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
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On Today before 7 a former Trump official claimed without challenge that US spending on Ukraine far outweighs that of Europe (at least contestable) and that Europe was now irrelevant to the peace talks. 30 mins later Steve Rosenberg made clear that Europe’s irrelevance was a Kremlin talking point
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
On Today before 7 a former Trump official claimed without challenge that US spending on Ukraine far outweighs that of Europe (at least contestable) and that Europe was now irrelevant to the peace talks. 30 mins later Steve Rosenberg made clear that Europe’s irrelevance was a Kremlin talking point
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While the criminal justice system is in crisis, I'm not sure getting rid of the "justice" element is the solution.
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 AM
While the criminal justice system is in crisis, I'm not sure getting rid of the "justice" element is the solution.
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Especially combined with removing judges suspected of fairness, from hearing appeals about e.g. abuse of anti-terror laws, for “reasons of state”
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Especially combined with removing judges suspected of fairness, from hearing appeals about e.g. abuse of anti-terror laws, for “reasons of state”
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Many criminal justice policies implemented by the British state have been first implemented in (Northern) Ireland. An assessment of the use of non-jury courts jn Northern Ireland: nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly
The Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly is a legal research journal published quarterly by the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast.
nilq.qub.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Many criminal justice policies implemented by the British state have been first implemented in (Northern) Ireland. An assessment of the use of non-jury courts jn Northern Ireland: nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
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I don’t particularly care to debate the merits of the British vs continental justice systems when the obvious core issue here is that these people cannot be trusted with anything, and they have repeatedly demonstrated how thoroughly untrustworthy they are.
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I don’t particularly care to debate the merits of the British vs continental justice systems when the obvious core issue here is that these people cannot be trusted with anything, and they have repeatedly demonstrated how thoroughly untrustworthy they are.
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“The £25bn savings plan1 that they were flogging at last week’s event, with all the grievance filled outrage we’ve come to expect from each episode of this ever-running series, was done under the auspices of giving Rachel Reeves some ideas ahead of this month’s autumn budget.”
The truth behind Reform UK’s reckless budget
£25bn of imagined savings, real-world cruelty and mathematics that should come with a trigger warning
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
“The £25bn savings plan1 that they were flogging at last week’s event, with all the grievance filled outrage we’ve come to expect from each episode of this ever-running series, was done under the auspices of giving Rachel Reeves some ideas ahead of this month’s autumn budget.”
"Don't comment on stuff that doesn't apply to you."
Sage advice that many US commenters could act on about... anything in the UK, tbh.
Sage advice that many US commenters could act on about... anything in the UK, tbh.
From the new HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers that looks into the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"Don't comment on stuff that doesn't apply to you."
Sage advice that many US commenters could act on about... anything in the UK, tbh.
Sage advice that many US commenters could act on about... anything in the UK, tbh.
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Israeli group B’Tselem notes that, since a supposed “ceasefire” in Gaza, Israel has:
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Israeli group B’Tselem notes that, since a supposed “ceasefire” in Gaza, Israel has:
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
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Sorry, what now? Personally I tend to think this government suggesting scrapping the right to appeal is potentially an even bigger issue with Lammy's reported proposals than the idiotic idea of getting rid of juries. This would be dangerous territory. #r4today
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Sorry, what now? Personally I tend to think this government suggesting scrapping the right to appeal is potentially an even bigger issue with Lammy's reported proposals than the idiotic idea of getting rid of juries. This would be dangerous territory. #r4today
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
solicitornews.co.uk/lammy-jury-t...
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It’s so annoying how people in power only reach across aisles if there’s power on the other side. Ask them to reach out to poor people, brown people, queer people, or disabled people, and it’s crickets.
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It’s so annoying how people in power only reach across aisles if there’s power on the other side. Ask them to reach out to poor people, brown people, queer people, or disabled people, and it’s crickets.
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New research shows trans kids on hormone treatment have less suicide ideation
A new report has shown that transgender youth who are on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicide ideation.
The research builds upon earlier work, but this time examined a much larger cohort.
A new report has shown that transgender youth who are on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicide ideation.
The research builds upon earlier work, but this time examined a much larger cohort.
New research shows trans kids on hormone treatment have less suicide ideation
A new report has shown that transgender youth who are on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicide ideation.
www.outinperth.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
New research shows trans kids on hormone treatment have less suicide ideation
A new report has shown that transgender youth who are on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicide ideation.
The research builds upon earlier work, but this time examined a much larger cohort.
A new report has shown that transgender youth who are on hormone treatment have a reduced level of suicide ideation.
The research builds upon earlier work, but this time examined a much larger cohort.
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Nothing says a confident, 'underestimated' chancellor than one who spends a month leaking proposed budget plans to the press to see how they go down with the public and the papers so you can piss about with them before the day.
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Nothing says a confident, 'underestimated' chancellor than one who spends a month leaking proposed budget plans to the press to see how they go down with the public and the papers so you can piss about with them before the day.
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"A legal challenge a ban on Palestine Action begins today"
#GMB doesn't mention that the judge in the case has been changed at the last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a long history of working for the govt & another who ruled in favour of UK arms exports to Israel
#GMB doesn't mention that the judge in the case has been changed at the last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a long history of working for the govt & another who ruled in favour of UK arms exports to Israel
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
"A legal challenge a ban on Palestine Action begins today"
#GMB doesn't mention that the judge in the case has been changed at the last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a long history of working for the govt & another who ruled in favour of UK arms exports to Israel
#GMB doesn't mention that the judge in the case has been changed at the last minute for a panel that includes a judge with a long history of working for the govt & another who ruled in favour of UK arms exports to Israel
From party leader to the lowliest council candidate, the Labour right has always had mechanisms for getting 'their man' in.
I speak from experience.
I speak from experience.
Labour leadership loathes democracy
"Coronation": the latest thinking on how to overcome the fact the Labour membership would never choose Wesley.
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
From party leader to the lowliest council candidate, the Labour right has always had mechanisms for getting 'their man' in.
I speak from experience.
I speak from experience.
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Labour leadership loathes democracy
"Coronation": the latest thinking on how to overcome the fact the Labour membership would never choose Wesley.
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Labour leadership loathes democracy
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To return Britain to austerity, Reeves would have to show that we have emerged from it.
Austerity doesn't end when you just stop making it worse.
#R4Today
Austerity doesn't end when you just stop making it worse.
#R4Today
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
To return Britain to austerity, Reeves would have to show that we have emerged from it.
Austerity doesn't end when you just stop making it worse.
#R4Today
Austerity doesn't end when you just stop making it worse.
#R4Today
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Graham has now resumed his harassment of Sophia and posted the same photograph yet again.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Graham has now resumed his harassment of Sophia and posted the same photograph yet again.
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A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in
‘Rush Hour 4’ is officially in the works.
This comes after Donald Trump personally requested Paramount to revive the franchise.
This comes after Donald Trump personally requested Paramount to revive the franchise.
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in
I remember standing on our back doorstep at dawn on the morning after the 1992 election, and Paul saying, "I'm never going to see another Labour government in my lifetime, am I?"
Were we despondent? You bet.
Were we despondent? You bet.
Labour are putting in place all of the tools and eliminating fundamental protections that will enable Reform to come in 2029 and govern in an overtly fascist and totalitarian way. No jury trials, digital ID, elimination of the ECHR etc. It feels intentional.
This will only end badly.
This will only end badly.
EXCLUSIVE: Jury trials to be scrapped in most cases to tackle court backlog - in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I remember standing on our back doorstep at dawn on the morning after the 1992 election, and Paul saying, "I'm never going to see another Labour government in my lifetime, am I?"
Were we despondent? You bet.
Were we despondent? You bet.