Barristers at the weekend - Sunday Extra! Speaking to a relative this weekend, I was reminded of my involvement with the management of, and appearance as an extra in, the filming of ‘Longitude’ in 1999/2000 which starred Michael Gambon as John Harrison who built his marine chronometers …

‘Girl Guiding’, or, ‘The Germans have a word for it…’ Not the longest compound noun: Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz ! Which is, guess what, a law. (I will leave you to look it up.) But rather: Schadenfreude Trans lation: joy at the misfortune of others.

Solving non-existent problems. Given that the IOC has ‘solved’ the ‘problem’ of trans women in women’s sport by imposing genetic testing on all women and girls, I trust they will be dealing with the ‘problems’ of unicorns in equestrian events, Greek triremes in rowing and flamingos in croquet.

Negotiations to end the Middle East War continue…

An extraordinary statement from the EHRC’s On 19 March the three U.K. Human Rights Commissions promulgated the attached statement on the importance of the European Convention of Human Rights, particularly in the context of immigrant rights and major … www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/adv...

Coming to an employment tribunal near you. The Supreme Court case that brought ‘welcome clarity’ Sir Keir?

I have many blessings in life, not least the good friends I have, but up there is the wonderful place in which I live, tucked away in the hills, beyond the reach of street lights or ‘civilisation’. I have just spent 20 minutes stargazing. Every day is a gift and a joy. Ev’nin Orion!

Why am I completely unsurprised…? www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/17/e...

Trump hearing voices now…

“The former president had tears in his eyes and called me ‘Sir’”

Trump regime suffers multiple hits from ‘lampoon’ missiles…

How easy would it be for parliament to correct the erroneous Supreme Court judgment in ‘For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers’? translucent.org.uk/clearing-up-...

Policy-based evidence-making again. www.linkedin.com/posts/erin-r...

Can there be any doubt that the US elected a delusional madman?

Some wonderful lampooning of Nigel Farage circulating on social media ATM…

Another Monday, another myth about trans people to debunk. Myth: Trans people (particularly trans women) pose an equal al threat to cis women and this justifies banning trans women from female spaces.

Alien Myths about Trans People from the outer rim of Tufton Street. Or Fiona McAnena and the Clangers. I have been in demand from the media a bit in the past few days and have twice recently been matched with Fiona McAnena from anti-trans group ‘Sex Matters’.

Calling all Journalists! (Assuming there are any left in the UK, that is.) Reform have announced that it is their policy to repeal the Equality Act 2010. A few suggested questions for Farage and Co, and, in particular Matt Goodwin, Reform candidate in Gorton and Denton, and …

IT WAS A BRIGHT COLD DAY IN APRIL AND THE CLOCKS WERE STRIKING THIRTEEN…

Tickety Nonsense - West and Wales Split Off peak day return Taunton to Cardiff £55.10. But split at Bristol - only £35.85, saving £19.25, 35% of the fare. I’m an oldie, so with a Senior Railcard, that comes down to £23.90.

Just when you think you have run out of ‘astonish’ wrt the Trump regime.

Sub-editorial hilarity This from the Daily Mail, I believe … Personally, I only take a few minutes… And from David Stokes: Whose in the loo, There's a very long queue, Is it an elephant doing a poo? They're taking forever Who can it be? Ah it's a trans woman Doing a century long wee

Amber Glenn’s stance should shame those LGBTQ folk not standing with trans people at the moment.

A Bridge to Far…t over. The orange baby is ‘at it’ again. Someone should really up the dose of sleeping tablets in his rusks. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

For Women Scotland and Sex Matters - destroying communities for women across the U.K… www.shwi.co.uk/post/2026-me...

FWS - the chaos continues. Any law student can see what a poor job the U.K. Supreme Court did in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers in misinterpreting the intention of Parliament about the effect of a Gender Recognition Certificate on ‘sex’ within the meaning of the act, …

Americans face a tough choice about weekend entertainment this Friday…

The phrase she is reaching for is: ‘I was only obeying orders.’ How did that play at Nuremberg, Ms Noem?

Now there’s a surprise. But Mr Tory with ‘all’ the scruples removed.

Robert and Suella

Breaking News - Trump announces that, as he’s been denied Greenland, he will be invading the Kingdom of Narnia instead. ‘Some folks don’t even know where it is!’, orange baby said. But I’m the greatest navigator there has ever been and I bought this map for a handful of beans. ‘Art of the Deal’!

That Trumps it all. I have been privileged to know and work with some servicemen who served in Afghanistan. I have listened to the accounts of those who didn’t come back and those who came back with life-altering injuries. I can’t tell you how angry I was about the orange baby’s remarks …

Breaking News - Misspelling. Trump statement says name has been spelled wrong by reporters. It should be ‘Bored of Peace’. www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

Trump. The Tolkien View As he sees himself

Breaking News Donald Trump starts second law suit against BBC ‘They haven’t awarded him a gold Blue Peter Badge’ US Attorney General Pam Bondi says at press conference announcing action. ‘We demand that Valerie Singleton is handed over immediately to prevent her being taken by Russia or China.’

Jabba the Hut, Republican Senator for South Tatooine, presenting his favourite possession to Donald Trump …

Some sensible reporting. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why do I have this image in my head of rats fighting in a sack…?

Both I and Helen Joyce did a little writing before Christmas. Compare and contrast… translucent.org.uk/toilets-chan... thecritic.co.uk/author/helen...

So what is REALLY happening? The anti-trans brigade are properly scared that the pathways trial will provide firm evidence of the value of puberty blockers to trans young people. And given it’s the Cass-specified trial, they wouldn’t have an answer to it. Just smell that hair on fire. 🔥

Barristers at the (New Year) weekend. Rover SD1 ‘Denis’ and I are out and about in gorgeous West Somerset. Smile and wave…

Dame Hilary Cass characterises making trans women use male toilets as ‘unconscionable’. m.youtube.com/watch?v=N15N...

Persistence of prejudice. I see The Times are platforming Transphobia yet again, given that those who hate trans people have not achieved the banishment they seek.

I cannot see the slightest justification for allowing anti-trans hate group ‘Sex matters’ to comment on this story. If you agree with me, a complaint to the BBC only takes a few moments. www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

Draft Guidance on Toilets and Changing Rooms OUT for consultation. No, not THAT guidance - but mine. I got fed up with waiting for this government to get on with the guidance that’s really needed especially after the Kelly and Peggy cases. translucent.org.uk/toilets-chan...

Well now… www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...

Sensible reporting of Peggie v Fife and Upton emerges… novaramedia.com/2025/12/16/a...

All very well, but no-one expected the Spanish Inquisition…

An important read medium.com/@missfredawa...

Merry Christmas All To all my many friends in social-media-land, Merry Christmas! I know this will be the last day of work for some taking an extended break. In lieu of the Christmas card you all deserve but I can’t possibly provide, do have a copy of my Christmas Puzzle which you may care …