Philippa East (Author)

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Novelist, rep’d by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social. Thrillers: #LittleWhiteLies💛 #SafeAndSound❤️ #IllNeverTell💗 #AGuiltySecret🧡 Lives in Lincolnshire, has a cat. Clinical Psychologist by day.

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender content 67. As above, pupils should understand the importance of equality and respect throughout their education. They should learn about all protected characteristics, including sexual orientation and gender reassignment, by the end of their secondary education. 68. We strongly encourage primary schools to teach about healthy loving relationships, and to include same-sex parents along with other family arrangements when discussing families. At secondary school, there should be an equal opportunity to explore the features of stable and healthy same-sex relationships, and secondary schools should ensure that this content is integrated into RSHE programmes of study rather than delivered as a standalone unit or lesson. Schools should ensure that they cover all the facts about sexual health, including STls, in a way that is relevant for all pupils, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or gender questioning. 69. Pupils should also be taught the facts and the law about biological sex and gender reassignment. This should recognise that people have legal rights by virtue of their biological sex which are different from the rights of those of the opposite sex with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. Pupils should also be taught to recognise that people with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment, as with the other protected characteristics, have protection from discrimination and should be treated with respect and dignity. 70. In teaching this, schools should be mindful that beyond the facts and the law about biological sex and gender reassignment there is significant debate, and they should be careful not to endorse any particular view or teach it as fact. For example, they should not teach as fact that all people have a gender identity. Schools should avoid language and 13 Equality Act provisions in relation to schools are in Part 6, Chapter 1. Independent schools that are not academies are …
LGBTQ+ authors see school visits cancelled after 'complaints from parents' Last week the government updated its statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), meaning from September all secondary-school children will be taught about sexual orientation and gender reassignment. Meanwhile, authors of books featuring same-sex families, gay characters and other LGBTQ+ themes have told The Bookseller they have had school speaking events cancelled, or pupils withdrawn, amid complaints from "homophobic" parents. School speaking events are a key part of the promotion of children's, middle-grade and YA books. But queer authors say they are being forced to deal with opposition from parents, with schools capitulating, in what the Society of Authors describes as "the censorship of authors and books". Under the current guidance, primary schools must teach children about different family types. However, parents have the right to withdraw primary school-age children from school during sex education and be consulted ahead of time on the contents of lessons. They may also remove children from religious education. The Bookseller has heard evidence that these exceptions are being misused with regard to school visits from LGBTQ+ authors. Kristina Rahim, author of Max and Ella, Stuck Together (Nosy Crow, 2026), has visited a slew of schools and libraries since the release of her debut middle-grade book, The Doughnut Club (Nosy Crow, 2025). "In recent months, in quick succession, I have had two junior school visits booked but then cancelled," she said. Both schools were in south-east England, and Rahim was due to speak to year six students. "[Parents had] concerns that my books include topics linked to sex education and that the year groups I was due to visit hadn't yet covered that part of the curriculum," Rahim told The Bookseller. "This surprised me, as my books don't teach sex education. They simply feature characters who happen to be donor-conceived. They are …
Screenshot with a photo of me and Ellie singing outside with microphones and guitar. The event information reads: Blending Americana, indie-folk and original songwriting, The Miracle Cure will be bringing their distinctive sound to Day of Lincolnshire Folk 2026 Lincolnshire-based duo Ellie Wood and Philippa East have been performing together for several years, drawing inspiration from the music of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris while creating songs very much their own. Their performances combine thoughtful lyrics, understated musicianship and finely crafted vocal harmonies that stay with you long after the final note. Whether performing original material or reimagining much-loved Americana classics, Ellie and Philippa create an intimate and engaging atmosphere that perfectly suits the spirit of the Day of Lincolnshire Folk We're delighted to welcome The Miracle Cure back to Leadenham House Photo by Roy Vickers 📷
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Conclusion In terms of the positive impacts, the inclusion of outcomes and analysis from recent cases provides legal clarity, which is a positive impact for the protected characteristics. Many of the changes made to the Code were made to reflect a change or clarification of the law since the original Code was published. Generally, we have assessed that changes which apply across all protected characteristics contribute to the pursuit of the 3 aims in the PSED, and have a positive impact overall. However, the exception to this would be the gender reassignment protected characteristic, where we do think there are negative impacts. We assess that updates following the FWS ruling may also negatively impact other characteristics, including disability and sex.
The extent to which the changes to the code could have a negative impact when it comes to fostering good relations between those with protected characteristics of sex and gender reassignment, even if the changes reflect the law accurately, is not fully explored within EHRC’s EIA. The changes to the Code will still mean many organisations/organisers have difficult, finely balanced decisions to make to determine the appropriate provision of events and services for users depending on their sex and whether they possess the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. In making these decisions, it is likely that some service users will more starkly see their needs balanced against those with other protected characteristics, and this has the potential to create animosity and division between these groups. The impact of the changes for women who are deemed not to meet cultural and social expectations of femininity are also not explored in EHRC’s EIA (explored in the ‘gender reassignment’ section as unintended consequences leading to gender policing). OEO notes anecdotal evidence from stakeholders that this is occurring, although at present there’s not yet a strong evidence base to ascertain the level at which this is occurring, or the scale or severity of the impact. Women who are considered masculine may face greater scrutiny about their sex as a result of the changes. This will likely have a negative impact on this group, potentially on limbs one and three of PSED. There is also little consideration in the EIA of how women in associations would be asked to ‘police’ other attendees to ensure compliance with the Code and how this might affect membership and sustainability of such organisations. OEO has anecdotal evidence from stakeholders that this would be an issue, however, at present there’s not yet a strong evidence base to ascertain the level.
Summary of EHRC EIA EHRC acknowledges that there are potentially negative impacts for those with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment from the updates to the Code as a result of how service providers implement FWS. They state that whilst this may have a negative impact on trans people with a GRC (current or future certificate holders), their view is that it is important the guidance accurately reflects the correct legal position. EHRC note that these updates reflect the law and will facilitate a better understanding of legal obligations and entitlements. These changes aim to mitigate the risk of unlawful discrimination or harassment by helping service providers balance the benefits, needs and impacts across potential user groups. Subsequently, this will assist providers in determining whether separate or single-sex provision meets the proportionality test. They state they sought to limit any negative effect in accessing services for those with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment by advising service providers to consider alternatives and mitigations to separate and single-sex services. OEO additional impact assessment As set out in EHRC’s EIA, the updates to the Code are expected to have a significant impact on people with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. In addition to the concerns detailed in that EIA, there are further impacts to note as follows. Exclusion: The updated Chapter 13 provides guidance on when it is lawful to exclude trans people from services aligned with their acquired gender (e.g. domestic violence refuges, hospital wards, and changing rooms) based on their biological sex. It also covers competitive sport which may leave trans people with access to sport. Chapter 12 also provides guidance on restricting membership to an association based on those sharing one or more protected characteristics. Some organisations such as the Women’s Institute and Girl Guiding have already made the decision to rest…
They have acknowledged that updates to their gender reassignment section following the FWS ruling – making an accessible toilet available to also be used as a mixed-sex toilet for people without a disability – could have an impact on disabled people. However they have suggested that they sought to limit any negative effect on people with the protected characteristic of disability by giving an example where such a decision would likely be proportionate in all the circumstances, rather than suggesting that it will always be appropriate to do so and amending the example to emphasise the need for a service provider to monitor the impacts on disabled people and trans people. OEO additional impact assessment The updates to the Code in relation to additional guidance to reflect the legislation and case law on the definition of disability, is likely to have a positive impact. We acknowledge that terminological changes adopted support more British social model approaches. However, the additional content in relation to the gender reassignment section amended following the FWS ruling, concerning the potential need for trans people to use disabled toilets as ‘third space’ facilities, may not foster good relations between groups. This is because disabled people and trans people may have to compete to access a limited number of facilities. Disabled people have had (and continue) to fight for access to suitable toilets. Whether this creates tension between the 2 groups will depend on how providers choose to arrange and label their facilities, which is likely to be impacted by resources and site limitations. EHRC have tried to manage this in their example, but we must recognise that there is a significant possibility of this creating tension.
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Gender reassignment discrimination and separate and single-sex services 13.57 If a service provider provides single- or separate sex services for women and men, or provides services differently to women and men, they should treat transsexual people according to the gender role in which they present. However, the Act does permit the service provider to provide a different service or exclude a person from the service who is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or who has undergone gender reassignment. This will only be lawful where the exclusion is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate.
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At NION Women, we know that being a woman is a wonderful thing. Our strength comes from weaving together our diverse experiences and perspectives, the joys and challenges we share, and how we show up for one another. That’s why, when we say women, we mean ALL women. We believe trans women deserve to be welcomed, valued and treated with the same humanity as every other woman, and that trans people more broadly should be able to live openly and authentically without fear or exclusion. At a time when division and hostility are growing louder, we believe solidarity matters. If you feel the same, please read our letter. If it reflects your values, add your signature and share it with others in your network.
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Screenshot of book reservation for Our Share of Night His father could find what was lost. His father knew when someone was going to die. His father had talked to him about the dead who rode in on the wind. The dead travel fast. Gaspar is six years old when the Order first come for him. For years, they have exploited his father's ability to commune with the dead and the demonic, presiding over macabre rituals where the unwanted and the disappeared are tortured and executed, sacrificed to the Darkness. Now they want a successor. Nothing will stop the Order, nothing is beyond them. Surrounded by horrors, can Gaspar break free?
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Single sex and separate sex services. Service providers are sometimes permitted to offer services to the sexes separately or to one sex only. For instance, a hospital might run several women-only wards. At present, the starting point is that a trans woman with a GRC can access a ‘women-only’ service. The service provider would have to conduct a careful balancing exercise to justify excluding all trans women. A biological definition of sex would make it simpler to make a women’s-only ward a space for biological women. • Sport. At present, to exclude trans women with a GRC from women’s sports, the organiser must show that it was necessary to do so in the interests of fairness or safety. A biological definition of sex would mean that organisers could exclude trans women from women’s sport without this additional burden.
Gender reassignment discrimination and separate and single-sex services 13-57 If a service provider provides single- or separate sex services for women and men, or provides services differently to women and men, they should treat transsexual people according to the gender role in which they present. However, the Act does permit the service provider to provide a different service or exclude a person from the service who is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or who has undergone gender reassignment. This will only be lawful where the exclusion is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate.
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Equality impacts The equality impact assessment published alongside the draft Code includes both the EHRC’s independent assessment of the equality impacts of the draft Code, and the OEO’s consideration of the EHRC’s assessment. The assessment concludes that the draft Code will have “a positive impact overall” relative to the current situation but may have negative impacts, in particular on those with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment and on relations between people who share particular protected characteristics and those who do not. 37. In relation to the protected characteristic of gender reassignment, the assessment notes that trans people may be excluded from services aligned with their acquired gender because the draft Code provides guidance on when it is lawful to limit access to services based on sex. It also notes the possibility of ‘double exclusion’, whereby trans people could be unable to access services aligned with their birth sex because they no longer present as that gender, which may “effectively leave them with no service at all”. While the draft Code advises that it is “unlikely to be proportionate” to leave a trans person with no service, the assessment notes that providers may lack the funding or space to offer alternatives. We note a potential tension between the need for services for trans people versus the ability of service providers to offer them. 38. The draft Code advises that signage may be adapted and training provided to make accessible toilets open for mixed use in certain circumstances, to mitigate the risk of indirect gender reassignment discrimination against trans people and accommodate trans people who may have good reason not to use facilities for their birth sex. However, the assessment notes that use of such facilities by trans people may lead to involuntary disclosure of their sex at birth. Further, the assessment notes that the use of disabled toilets by trans people may not foster good relations between thos…
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21. The Independent Expert was particularly alarmed by a 3 April 2023 letter from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to the Minister for Equalities, by which it advised that defining the term “sex” as “biological sex” under the Equality Act would “bring greater legal clarity” to the implementation of the Act. In contrast, the Scotland Committee of the EHRC had itself on 28 February 2023 expressed concerns it did “not consider sufficient evidence has been presented to justify amending the definition of legal sex in the EqA [Equality Act] 2010 to biological sex at this time”, noting that “the Board should consider the risk to our perceived political independence if we are perceived to be aligning with Government in the absence of robust evidence. This is a potential existential risk that such a perception could risk the Commission’s existence going forward.” Additionally, the committee indicated there had been no clear demonstration of a legal need or legitimate aim, even though “changing the definition of sex could diminish trans people’s rights; for example, legal colleagues advised that, if the proposed change were implemented, obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate would no longer change a person’s sex in discrimination law. The Committee considered the Commission should be advancing the rights of minorities and not potentially diminishing rights for some groups.” 22. In a meeting with the EHRC on 4 May 2023, the Independent Expert was shocked to hear that the EHRC offered that advice without itself having any definition of ‘biological sex’; UK law provides no such definition either. The EHRC however specifically conceded that, in the context of the letter, the intended meaning of the term “biological sex” is to define women as “women who are not trans.” As one 4 Commissioner elaborated: “under the Equality Act, […] a trans woman who does have a GRC is a woman under the current case law. […] if the government decides to make the amendment, they …
Conclusion The Scottish Government represents all people of Scotland. We recognise and protect the intrinsic value of all people and are a society founded on fairness, dignity, equality and respect, where people’s rights are upheld and no-one experiences discrimination. At the same time, we recognise and accept the Supreme Court Judgment of 16 April 2025 and understand the importance of a clear and accurate updated Code of Practice which takes this judgment into account and guides those implementing and applying the law. We believe it is imperative, for the inclusion and rights of all people, for this Code of Practice to be carefully thought through and complete; and for it to be informed as much as possible by engagement with people with lived experience of accessing services as described in the Code. As such, we ask the EHRC to consider the provision of: illustrative examples within the Code of Practice to provide guidance on how a service provider may lawfully implement an inclusive approach. assurance that the Code of Practice will support public bodies to balance their obligations under the 2010 Act and their human rights obligations. clarification of the circumstances in which a GRC will change a person's legal sex. wider consideration of when persons of the opposite sex may use a single- sex space. assurance that the guidance does not inadvertently undermine the public sector equality duty requirement to foster good relations. clarification of whether this code should be applied by employers to workplace facilities, the relationship between this Code and the Employer Code of Practice, and the read across to other related workplace legislation. consideration of the potential impacts of the Code of Practice on intersex people. We would appreciate consideration of the points we have raised above and would welcome further engagement as the process continues.
Screenshot from the above webpage that reads We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. We are a collective of cisgender* women from every corner of society – mothers, daughters, friends, sisters, partners, colleagues, caregivers, and leaders. We represent diverse ages, backgrounds, and life experiences, united by a shared truth that demands to be heard. We reject – completely and categorically – the active discrimination and exclusion of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people. Those who continue to target this minority group do not speak for us or represent our interests. They never have. They never will. Throughout our lives, we have endured harassment, discrimination, violence, and abuse in countless forms. From childhood catcalls to workplace discrimination, from domestic violence to sexual assault, from being silenced in boardrooms to being blamed for crimes committed against us – we know intimately what the real threat to women looks like. Cisgender men who abuse their power are the real threat We witness the devastating impact of anti-trans rhetoric, aimed predominantly at trans women, that masquerades as feminism while advancing nothing but harm. We see politicians weaponising fear to avoid addressing the systemic issues that actually endanger women. We watch media outlets generate moral panic for profit while ignoring the epidemic of male violence that claims women’s lives:
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13.131 A service like this is very likely to amount to unlawful sex discrimination against the people of the opposite sex who are not allowed to use it. A service which is provided to women and trans women could also be unlawful sex discrimination or lead to unlawful harassment against women who use the service. Similar considerations would apply to a service provided for men and trans men. It is possible to offer a mixed-sex service alongside a single-sex
61. Whether different treatment is also less favourable treatment is, therefore, a qualitative question. In a case where the provision of separate lavatories labelled male and female was materially similar in terms of the extent of the provision, location, and so on, I consider there would, in principle, be scope for a strong argument that a rule or practice that permitted trans women to use the "female" lavatory but required other biological men to use the male lavatory would comprise different but not less favourable treatment on grounds of sex. However, the circumstances of the case would be decisive. (For the urposes of the EA 2010 the lavatory would be mixed-sex, but for the purposes of the Claimants' submission in this case it would still be labelled "women".)
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‘The biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation’ – Charities respond to Supreme Court ruling Tuesday, 02 June 2026 Mind National charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society have reacted with alarm to today’s Supreme Court ruling that removes the framework known as Cheshire West. They warn that it strips fundamental human rights protections from potentially hundreds of thousands of severely disabled people. The ruling The ruling effectively dismantles a landmark 2014 legal framework known as Cheshire West, which established a universal “acid test”. This means that if someone lacks the mental capacity to consent to their care and living arrangements, is under continuous supervision and control, and is not free to leave, they were legally ‘deprived of their liberty’. This triggered vital legal safeguards (DoLS), requiring an independent assessor to regularly inspect care homes, supported living arrangements, and locked units to ensure the placement is safe, justified, and in the person’s best interests. Today’s decision tears up those protections. Joint statement from Mencap, Mind and National Autistic Society “This judgement sets us back decades and removes safeguards that history shows us are vital for disabled people. By removing independent checks, advocacy, and automatic access to legal aid, the Court has closed the gateway to justice and support for many who need it most. Stripping away these safeguards makes it easier for abuse and neglect to go unnoticed behind closed doors. A litany of previous wrongdoings demonstrate how closed cultures, lack of independent oversight and restrictive care can lead to abuse scandals and decisions like this fly in the face of everything we've learnt.
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For the past 15 years men with the inappropriate desire to use women's spaces have cited legally incorrect advice previously given by the EHRC, which was inserted in the now-superseded 2011 version of the code of practice after consultation with transactivist groups.
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A key theme running through criticisms of the “populists” in the magazine is disapproval at calling-out the behaviour of male sexual deviants in dresses, and at “othering” people who pretend to be the opposite sex. But this is the dark heart of what we have not been allowed to talk about. Pronouns are rohypnol. Language is an evolved, hard-wired risk-appraisal protocol. So too is the ability to see things, say what we see and recognise patterns. The moral disgust reflex is part of this. So too is laughter and ridicule.
Conclusion In terms of the positive impacts, the inclusion of outcomes and analysis from recent cases provides legal clarity, which is a positive impact for the protected characteristics. Many of the changes made to the Code were made to reflect a change or clarification of the law since the original Code was published. Generally, we have assessed that changes which apply across all protected characteristics contribute to the pursuit of the 3 aims in the PSED, and have a positive impact overall. However, the exception to this would be the gender reassignment protected characteristic, where we do think there are negative impacts. We assess that updates following the FWS ruling may also negatively impact other characteristics, including disability and sex.
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Chair’s Introduction and Apologies 1.1 The Chair welcomed attendees to the meeting. No apologies were received. 1.2 The Chair outlined that the purpose of the meeting was to review proposed revisions to the draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations (“the Code”), following comments received from the Office for Equality and Opportunity (“OEO”) and further advice from external Counsel. 1.3 Feedback was received from OEO, following EHRC’s submission of the draft Code to the Secretary of State on 4 September 2025. 1.4 The Chair noted that this feedback had been considered with a view to where it would help to achieve the objective of the Code to provide legally accurate and practical guidance that is useful to duty bearers. 1.5 The Chair referred Commissioners to the equality impacts of updates to the Code as set out in the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the Board’s considerations, and asked Commissioners to flag if there were any other equality impacts that should be captured in the EIA.