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Forwomen.scot

26 posts today

This is really the principle of FWS. We hold that somethings go beyond tribal politics - and the human rights of women are one of these things. We have got so far because this has united women from many political (or none) backgrounds. ...

February 4th @ 2:26 pm |

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RT @hightreebud: @Obsolesence The whole point of aggravators is that a person has to be convicted of a crime and then there is an increase in sentencing if hate is proven. Heaven help us if this is the level of Emma's understanding. There is no gap ...

February 4th @ 1:19 pm |

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RT @hightreebud: Gosh, if Emma hadn't blocked replies we could let her know that we could actually act now. Just like in 2008 when Engender walked into an evidence session in Parliament and said, Nah thanks for the offer but we've changed our minds ...

February 4th @ 1:18 pm |

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RT @AnnieCCPS: Very strong thread with clear views, but the working group's remit is: "to consider whether... the characteristic of sex should be added to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) legislation by regulation at a future date." Your ...

February 4th @ 12:17 pm |

Forwomen.scot

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Today in @UKParliament, @joannaccherry asked about free speech and women's rights and asked for a commitment to free speech from the Leader of the House. #WomensRightsAreHum... https://t.co/Wa6uBG...

February 4th @ 8:16 am |

Forwomen.scot

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RT @markmair: 3/ It’s an incredibly dangerous step for any government to take when it decides to legislate what is and isn’t acceptable opinions or topics for discussion. Regardless of the the motives for doing so.

February 4th @ 7:46 am |

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RT @MForstater: Excellent briefing from MBM on the strange tale of how "cross dressers" got included as a protected characteristic in the Scottish hate crime bill Some thoughts and pictures... https://t.co/Uijg0M... https://t.co/SiBw2j...

February 4th @ 7:40 am |

Forwomen.scot

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RT @megmonstrosity: @ForwomenScot Why is it that when women are upset over the rollback and denial of women's rights they are accused of "weaponizing trauma" but tras are never accused of the same? Its only emotional manipulation when its about ...

February 4th @ 4:30 am |

Forwomen.scot

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This on the day it was revealed that an amendment to protect women in HCB was dropped because some MPs indulged in tears & tantrums. Emotion, anger, and vicious threats of violence are no way to govern. https://t.co/9T7rVO...

February 4th @ 4:27 am |

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RT @joannaccherry: “Threats against MPs particularly women have increased in recent years.... Research by Amnesty International in 2018 suggested that Cherry was the 2nd most abused member of parliament on social media, behind the Labour MP Diane ...

February 4th @ 4:24 am |

Forwomen.scot

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This is unintentionally funny. Steve, here is unlimited by those traditional restrictions on his sex which makes men wary of speaking up. He also supports women but only ones who don't want rights or don't object to death threats. They're just ...

February 4th @ 4:17 am |

Forwomen.scot

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“It was very hostile, there are some MPs crying.” He said that a group of his well-known colleagues were “very vocal, saying ‘This party’s not doing enough for trans people and now Humza has attacked them with the amendment’.” Those who shout ...

February 4th @ 4:09 am |

Forwomen.scot

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We would prefer that a cross-party group of elected MSPs examined this and took evidence from experts. It should not be done behind closed doors, but openly & accountably. Bracadale already untertook a review and recommended adding sex. This ...

February 4th @ 4:02 am |

Forwomen.scot

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.@hightreebud taking pointing out the imbalance in @HumzaYousaf's arguments. Will he answer this. Why is so determined not to engage with "stakeholders" who disagree with him? https://t.co/kivNpP...

February 4th @ 3:47 am |

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"The modern-day authoritarian is not necessarily a foreign tyrant...but rather a monolithic and bloated bureaucracy, detached from reality, unaccountable, and so numbed by its own self-righteousness that it will gladly slash away at liberty." ...

February 4th @ 3:44 am |