Queer Judgments Project
@queerjudgments.bsky.social
We are a collective of scholars, lawyers, activists, and creatives who are interested in re-imagining and re-creating judgments from queer and other critical perspectives.
https://www.queerjudgments.org/
https://www.queerjudgments.org/
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We’re thrilled to announce Queer Judgments is out today!
This collection covers topics relating to decriminalising gay sex, HIV, asylum, healthcare, reproductive justice, gender transition, and much more!
It is available to download on a pay what you feel basis: counterpress.org.uk/publications...
This collection covers topics relating to decriminalising gay sex, HIV, asylum, healthcare, reproductive justice, gender transition, and much more!
It is available to download on a pay what you feel basis: counterpress.org.uk/publications...
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Today is the start of LGBT+ History Month in the UK. I joined some cool people a while ago to reflect on why queer and trans histories are rich and powerful. Our histories can illuminate the possibilities of activism and politics, as we work to build a better world.
Keep the conversation going.
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Keep the conversation going.
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BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Queer Histories
How do we apply modern LGBT+ language and identities to historical figures?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Today is the start of LGBT+ History Month in the UK. I joined some cool people a while ago to reflect on why queer and trans histories are rich and powerful. Our histories can illuminate the possibilities of activism and politics, as we work to build a better world.
Keep the conversation going.
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Keep the conversation going.
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“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
January 31, 2026 at 7:57 PM
“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
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If you're around in London on Wednesday 11th of February, I will be giving a book talk at City St Georges, University of London.
Full details here: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Full details here: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Book Launch: Dr Alex Powell, Queering UK Refugee Law: Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration | City St George's, University of London
The International Law and Affairs Group is delighted to welcome Dr Alex Powell, Associate Professor in Law at the University of Warwick, to discuss his recently published monograph.
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
February 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
If you're around in London on Wednesday 11th of February, I will be giving a book talk at City St Georges, University of London.
Full details here: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Full details here: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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“The Assembly has now called on member states to act swiftly, arguing that ending conversion practices requires not only legal bans, but sustained political will, properly funded services for survivors, and public education to prevent further harm.”
This is welcome news from Europe. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
This is welcome news from Europe. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Council of Europe Assembly backs ban on conversion practices | ILGA-Europe
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a landmark resolution calling on states to ban conversion practices.
www.ilga-europe.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
“The Assembly has now called on member states to act swiftly, arguing that ending conversion practices requires not only legal bans, but sustained political will, properly funded services for survivors, and public education to prevent further harm.”
This is welcome news from Europe. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
This is welcome news from Europe. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Have thoughts about queer museums, queerness in museums, or just plain being queer in museums? We'd love to hear from you. Early findings are turning out to be amazing, and we hope it helps museums do better. mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @alanaaaab.bsky.social
#Queer #Museums #QueerMuseums
#Queer #Museums #QueerMuseums
January 23, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Have thoughts about queer museums, queerness in museums, or just plain being queer in museums? We'd love to hear from you. Early findings are turning out to be amazing, and we hope it helps museums do better. mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @alanaaaab.bsky.social
#Queer #Museums #QueerMuseums
#Queer #Museums #QueerMuseums
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Now published and free to download! 'Law and Justice in the 1950s' is a fantastic collection, edited by Fiona Cownie and Rosemary Auchmuty.
My chapter is on the Wolfenden Report, homosexuality and women - others cover everything from legal education to Beeching to London smog.
My chapter is on the Wolfenden Report, homosexuality and women - others cover everything from legal education to Beeching to London smog.
Law and Justice in the 1950s - University of London Press
The 1950s was a decade of considerable legal development in England and Wales, despite often being regarded as very conservative in contrast to the more radical 1960s and 1970s. This collection illust...
uolpress.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Now published and free to download! 'Law and Justice in the 1950s' is a fantastic collection, edited by Fiona Cownie and Rosemary Auchmuty.
My chapter is on the Wolfenden Report, homosexuality and women - others cover everything from legal education to Beeching to London smog.
My chapter is on the Wolfenden Report, homosexuality and women - others cover everything from legal education to Beeching to London smog.
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It's published! Histories of women legal historians, edited with @loreldridge.bsky.social and @dremilyireland.bsky.social
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/celebrati...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/celebrati...
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
It's published! Histories of women legal historians, edited with @loreldridge.bsky.social and @dremilyireland.bsky.social
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/celebrati...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/celebrati...
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Feels like an appropriate day to repost my article in DLA Briefings on the human rights implications of treating trans people as a third sex
'A third sex: returning to an intermediate zone'
'A third sex: returning to an intermediate zone'
gardencourtchambers.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Feels like an appropriate day to repost my article in DLA Briefings on the human rights implications of treating trans people as a third sex
'A third sex: returning to an intermediate zone'
'A third sex: returning to an intermediate zone'
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For those of you looking to follow some more queer scholar-activists in 2026, check out this starter pack with many fabulous folks.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
For those of you looking to follow some more queer scholar-activists in 2026, check out this starter pack with many fabulous folks.
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“The unsatisfactory situation in which post-operative transsexuals live in an intermediate zone as not quite one gender or the other is no longer sustainable.”
As the European Court of Human Rights made clear in Goodwin v UK (2003), forcing trans folk to live as a “third sex” erodes their dignity.
As the European Court of Human Rights made clear in Goodwin v UK (2003), forcing trans folk to live as a “third sex” erodes their dignity.
The effective conclusion of the ET is that trans people have to use third spaces. I think based on very poor legal analysis and uncritical adoption of "gender critical" talking points. But as I say, not binding, and all the relevant issues hopefully to be decided shortly by the High Court.
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
“The unsatisfactory situation in which post-operative transsexuals live in an intermediate zone as not quite one gender or the other is no longer sustainable.”
As the European Court of Human Rights made clear in Goodwin v UK (2003), forcing trans folk to live as a “third sex” erodes their dignity.
As the European Court of Human Rights made clear in Goodwin v UK (2003), forcing trans folk to live as a “third sex” erodes their dignity.
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If you're interested in presenting or performing at the Fanniversary conference, please submit a title, biography and 150 word abstract of your work here www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/fanniversary...
Fanniversary Conference — Vagina Museum
www.vaginamuseum.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
If you're interested in presenting or performing at the Fanniversary conference, please submit a title, biography and 150 word abstract of your work here www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/fanniversary...
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We are particularly interested in work that bridges the gap between disciplines; works that agitate, distort and/or subvert heteronormative or cisnormative ideologies; and works that centre marginalised voices.
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
We are particularly interested in work that bridges the gap between disciplines; works that agitate, distort and/or subvert heteronormative or cisnormative ideologies; and works that centre marginalised voices.
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This spring, we've teamed up with Open University to examine feminism, gender and justice within law, theatre and the humanities at our inaugural Fanniversary conference. We want to hear your proposals for papers, lectures, performances, workshops and more. www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/fanniversary...
January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
This spring, we've teamed up with Open University to examine feminism, gender and justice within law, theatre and the humanities at our inaugural Fanniversary conference. We want to hear your proposals for papers, lectures, performances, workshops and more. www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/fanniversary...
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Are you a private law nerd who flirts with queer scholarship? Are you a queer scholar with a curiosity about private law? Do you like hanging out with cool people? Then check out the Queering Private Law conference taking place in London in September this year and submit a paper if you’re keen!
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Queering Private Law - Bentham House Conference 2026
Call for Papers
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Are you a private law nerd who flirts with queer scholarship? Are you a queer scholar with a curiosity about private law? Do you like hanging out with cool people? Then check out the Queering Private Law conference taking place in London in September this year and submit a paper if you’re keen!
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My suspicion is that the Trans community and allies left Twitter and arrived here early but it’s still worth re-upping this for those who left it a little longer:
go.bsky.app/N6Qai5F
go.bsky.app/N6Qai5F
January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
My suspicion is that the Trans community and allies left Twitter and arrived here early but it’s still worth re-upping this for those who left it a little longer:
go.bsky.app/N6Qai5F
go.bsky.app/N6Qai5F
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Keen to publish in the AFLJ? We publish online year-round, but if you’re interesting in publishing in our 2025 General Issue, submit by 30 June. Our amazing Editors can’t wait to work with you! (Or contact us: [email protected])
May 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Keen to publish in the AFLJ? We publish online year-round, but if you’re interesting in publishing in our 2025 General Issue, submit by 30 June. Our amazing Editors can’t wait to work with you! (Or contact us: [email protected])
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“Poland’s ruling coalition has adopted plans to legally recognize ‘significant others’ in informal relationships, including between same-sex couples.”
This limited legal recognition of same-sex couples in Poland is a small step as LGBT folks there fight for greater legal and social support.
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This limited legal recognition of same-sex couples in Poland is a small step as LGBT folks there fight for greater legal and social support.
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Polish gov’t plans more rights for LGBT couples
The move is not enough for many activists but too much for conservatives.
tvpworld.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM
“Poland’s ruling coalition has adopted plans to legally recognize ‘significant others’ in informal relationships, including between same-sex couples.”
This limited legal recognition of same-sex couples in Poland is a small step as LGBT folks there fight for greater legal and social support.
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This limited legal recognition of same-sex couples in Poland is a small step as LGBT folks there fight for greater legal and social support.
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Thank you to everyone who read and voted for Machines of Consent. It’s very exciting to see our first major project receive this recognition.
2025 was such an amazing year for transfemme literature, and everyone who was nominated in the TFR awards deserves a massive congratulations!!
2025 was such an amazing year for transfemme literature, and everyone who was nominated in the TFR awards deserves a massive congratulations!!
Over 275 authors, editors, critics and diehard readers came together over the last month to vote on their favorite transfeminine books of the year.
It's my honor to present the 2025 TFR Reader's Choice Awards!
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted 🩷
It's my honor to present the 2025 TFR Reader's Choice Awards!
Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted 🩷
The 2025 TFR Reader’s Choice Awards
Over 275 authors, critics, editors, and readers came together to vote on their favorite transfeminine literature of 2025.
thetransfemininereview.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who read and voted for Machines of Consent. It’s very exciting to see our first major project receive this recognition.
2025 was such an amazing year for transfemme literature, and everyone who was nominated in the TFR awards deserves a massive congratulations!!
2025 was such an amazing year for transfemme literature, and everyone who was nominated in the TFR awards deserves a massive congratulations!!
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I have the joy of working with a fantastic collective of feminist legal scholars as part of the Feminist Legal Studies Editorial Board. As a journal, we seek to publish engaging critical feminist research in both traditional scholarly and more creative formats.
Check it out and share with others.
Check it out and share with others.
Happy New Year! 🎊
In 2026, as ever, critical feminist legal scholarship has an important role to play in shaping dialogues about freedom, justice, and community.
As an interdisciplinary journal, we welcome critical feminist work. Consider submitting your work to us: link.springer.com/journal/10691
In 2026, as ever, critical feminist legal scholarship has an important role to play in shaping dialogues about freedom, justice, and community.
As an interdisciplinary journal, we welcome critical feminist work. Consider submitting your work to us: link.springer.com/journal/10691
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I have the joy of working with a fantastic collective of feminist legal scholars as part of the Feminist Legal Studies Editorial Board. As a journal, we seek to publish engaging critical feminist research in both traditional scholarly and more creative formats.
Check it out and share with others.
Check it out and share with others.
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Proud to sparkle with my two books that were published this year.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Proud to sparkle with my two books that were published this year.
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As a gay Hindu, I’m privileged to be part of a community both religious and queer that is so vibrant. In this podcast, my wonderful friend Hiren Patel explores the decolonial roots of Hinduism alongside the gender fluidity and sexual variations that underpin various Hindu scriptures and stories. 🕉️🌈
Faith Was Never Straight: Queer Hinduism & Decolonial Thinking
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As a gay Hindu, I’m privileged to be part of a community both religious and queer that is so vibrant. In this podcast, my wonderful friend Hiren Patel explores the decolonial roots of Hinduism alongside the gender fluidity and sexual variations that underpin various Hindu scriptures and stories. 🕉️🌈
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Sara Ahmed is so important here:
”I would describe citation as a rather successful reproductive technology, a way of reproducing the world around certain bodies…way[s] of making certain bodies and thematics core to the discipline, and others not even part”.
feministkilljoys.com/2013/09/11/m...
”I would describe citation as a rather successful reproductive technology, a way of reproducing the world around certain bodies…way[s] of making certain bodies and thematics core to the discipline, and others not even part”.
feministkilljoys.com/2013/09/11/m...
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Sara Ahmed is so important here:
”I would describe citation as a rather successful reproductive technology, a way of reproducing the world around certain bodies…way[s] of making certain bodies and thematics core to the discipline, and others not even part”.
feministkilljoys.com/2013/09/11/m...
”I would describe citation as a rather successful reproductive technology, a way of reproducing the world around certain bodies…way[s] of making certain bodies and thematics core to the discipline, and others not even part”.
feministkilljoys.com/2013/09/11/m...
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Critical Times Law & Humanities Summer School University of Lucerne July 6-10, 2026. Open to PhD, PostDoc, Grads to re/think the significance of bodies in various contexts, situations and relations. Or to ask: do bodies still matter? Deadline: March 20, 2026
More Info: www.unilu.ch/en/faculties...
More Info: www.unilu.ch/en/faculties...
December 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Critical Times Law & Humanities Summer School University of Lucerne July 6-10, 2026. Open to PhD, PostDoc, Grads to re/think the significance of bodies in various contexts, situations and relations. Or to ask: do bodies still matter? Deadline: March 20, 2026
More Info: www.unilu.ch/en/faculties...
More Info: www.unilu.ch/en/faculties...
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My new book explores how emotions shape legal conflicts over LGBT rights in places like the US, UK, and Australia and it considers how we might use law to repair the inequalities we face as LGBT folk. You can download a copy of the book for free here: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-emo...
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The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms
The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms
edinburghuniversitypress.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My new book explores how emotions shape legal conflicts over LGBT rights in places like the US, UK, and Australia and it considers how we might use law to repair the inequalities we face as LGBT folk. You can download a copy of the book for free here: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-emo...
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I got to put on my blue kurta and launch my new book in Manchester.
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I got to put on my blue kurta and launch my new book in Manchester.