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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · 7d

I am now ranked (for the first time) as a Tier 1 Rising Star in Education law, and (for the third time) in Employment Law. Thanks to all my referees and colleagues, and here’s to being ‘devastatingly effective when required’ whatever that means! #legal500

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · 13d

✨💫 Garden Court Chambers has won Immigration Set of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 💫✨

Our warmest congratulations to the team, to all the winners, and to all who were shortlisted👏👏👏

hashtag#L500Awards
hashtag#Legal500BarAwards

Read on here 🔽
lnkd.in/efGtS6my

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Chris(tyn) Parkes @parkesland.bsky.social · 13d

A concise summary of imho the greatest factor in the decade-long ascent of anti-trans politics: liberal/centrist cowardice and transphobic prejudice masquerading as principle and pragmatism.

For a deeper dive see @polphilpod.bsky.social's extraordinary essay: www.liberalcurrents.com/britains-bat...

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · 20d

The Equality Act and its exceptions are set up to be permissive rather than exclusionary, imo. See below my interview with @pinknews.bsky.social by Amelia Hansford for more.

Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · 21d

"Equality Act is meant to be a shield rather than a sword"– Oscar Davies quoted in PinkNews 🗞️

Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.

Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · 21d

"Equality Act is meant to be a shield rather than a sword"– Oscar Davies quoted in PinkNews 🗞️

Garden Ct barrister Oscar Davies has stated the Supreme Ct ruling on single-sex spaces is 'being misinterpreted in a way that excludes trans people'.

Full coverage 🔗
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/16/n...

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 Are trans people now disabled in the eyes of the law?

And is it fair on disabled people when their already limited facilities get turned into the “trans solution”?

#NonbinaryBarrister #TransRights #DisabledRights #EqualityAct #SupremeCourt

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 The UN is considering downgrading Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

👉 If the downgrade happens, the UK would no longer have a fully recognised national human rights institution at the UN.

Who’s watching the watchdog? 👀

#humanrights #ehrc #law

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Do you need surgery to be legally recognised in your gender under EU law?

That is the fight in Shipov v Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ, where I used to work btw!).

#Shipov #CJEU #TransRights #HumanRights #Equality

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Sep 5

The EHRC has just sent its finalised Code of Practice on single-sex spaces to the Equality Minister - without Parliamentary debate.

What you can do:
1. Email your MP today.
2. Demand a full debate and vote on EHRC Code.
3.Consultation without scrutiny is a democratic failure.
#ehrc #democracy

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Trans-led advocacy group to intervene in NHS Fife changing room tribunal

Oscar Davies (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) of Garden Court is instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent.

Counsel instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

📖 Read on here 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/trans-led-ad...

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Oscar (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) is a dedicated advocate for trans & non-binary legal professionals & continues to be recognised:
🌟 Legal 500 LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year
🌟 Shortlisted: Young Pro Bono Barrister, Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024

Read on: 📖🔗
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...

Oscar Davies wins King’s College ‘Change Maker’ Award 2025 | Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies has been awarded the King’s College Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The Change Maker Award celebrates al...

gardencourtchambers.co.uk

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌟🎓 ‘Change Maker’ Oscar Davies shown alongside fellow KCL distinguished alumni🎓🌟

Since being honoured with King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award, Oscar Davies’ image features at the main entrance of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social.

📖 Read more:
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 22

NO MORE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT US, WITHOUT US ✊ ⚖️ ⚧️

We have now filed a case at the ECtHR on behalf of Dr Victoria McCloud - the UK’s first trans judge - after she was shut out of the FWS Supreme Court case.

💜 Support & share: www.translegalclinic.com/mccloud

#humanrights #echr #convention #justice

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 16

When you achieve something you never thought you could 😭

The visual rupture of the make up and barrister wig will hopefully turn a few heads and make people think about the status quo and its utility.

@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
#barrister #lgbtq #gardencourt

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you Sandra

nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 14

So happy for this client!

Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

Oscar Davies secures £56,000 settlement in discrimination claim for queer employee of drinks retailer

Oscar @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social was instructed on a public access basis & is a member of Garden Ct's Employment & Discrimination Law Team.

Read on 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/oscar-davies...

Oscar Davies
Year of Call: 2018
“Oscar is very knowledgeable about employment appeal procedures, and is warm and empathetic."

Legal 500, 2024 (Employment)

"They are particularly good with vulnerable clients.”

Legal 500, 2024 (Employment)

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 13

What types of law do I actually do?

- All discrimination matters
- Public/judicial review
- Human rights
- Employment
- Education
- Commercial
- Housing
- Court of Protection

If you wish to instruct me, please email my clerks.

#law #barrister #humanrights #discrimination #equalitylaw

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 6

🎬 Did the UK just create a third sex in law?

📖 Oscar Davies and @jessothomson.co.uk wrote about it with for the DLA: A Third Sex: Returning to an Intermediate Zone. Link in bio.

#transrights #forwomenscotland #legalrecognition #echr #equalityact #humanrights #intermediatezone #humanrights

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Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonld.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’ve written, alongside colleagues, to the Minister for Women & Equalities about the appointment of the new EHRC Chair.

We share the concerns that both the JCHR and WEC had during the pre-appointment hearing.

The EHRC urgently needs to rebuild trust with all communities.

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Aug 1

Cutest clients have me the cutest champagne to day! Feels good when things go right 🙏🫶😅

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Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌟Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies: "You belong here - you don't have to change who you are to deserve your place in the legal industry."

Read Oscar's (@nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social) interview featured in the latest issue of Modern Law Magazine 🔽
modernlawmagazine.com/the-magazine/

Oscar is an award-winning barrister and is ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500. Oscar undertakes a range of civil and public law work, including employment, education, human rights, commercial and property/housing.

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Jul 31

"You belong here - you don't have to change who you are to deserve your place in the legal industry."

I spoke to Merlin Beyts of LegalTechTalk on the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ professionals in the legal sector.

#pride #visbility #nonbinary #culture #law #lawyer #barrister #nonbinarybarrister

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Jul 30

Favourite signs for #londontranspride 🙏❤️‍🔥🩵🩷

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎤 PART 3/3 – SPEECH AT LONDON TRANS PRIDE

In this final clip, I set out 4 powerful ways we can all use our voices.

What will you do next time trans people aren’t in the room?

#NonBinary #TransRights #LGBTQ #HumanRights #LondonTransPride #Pride #Inclusion #Advocacy #Allyship

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nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social @nonbinarybarrister.bsky.social · Jul 27

PART 2/3 London Trans Pride speech

Do you have Article 8 privacy rights? And what does that actually mean?

#humanrights #privacy #transrights #nonbinary #lgbtq

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