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The number of you here has recently increased so thought this might be helpful, if you’re wondering who I am! #nonbinary #nonbinarybarrister #trans #lgbtq #barrister #law #lawyer

“I’m a trans man. What does the EHRC guidance mean for me?” 🏳️‍⚧️ Revisiting this explainer on a question many people have been asking. Save for reference and share with someone who’s been trying to make sense of it. 💛 #TransRights #TransMen #EHRC #EqualityAct #KnowYourRights

Small changes add up. So do everyday exclusions. In the final clip from my Thrive Summit talk, I explore building workplaces around the people in them. Ask what dignity means in practice. Listen. Act. What’s one thing your workplace could change?

had this question a few times - usually in healthcare settings. once, hilariously, in A&E after i sprained my ankle. Mx has been my legal title since 2016 - over ten years. and i'll never not love it.

An unexpected HR invitation can make your stomach drop. These are the questions I’d ask before walking in. Save this for a calmer version of future you. Employment law in Great Britain. General information, not advice on a particular case. #employmentlaw #knowyourrights

“Is Mx your first name?” 😅 A question I’ve actually been asked in court. Mx is a gender-neutral title, pronounced “mix”. From forms to everyday conversations, small changes in language can make room for more people. Does your workplace offer Mx? 🏳️‍⚧️

Coming out should always be your choice. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you to Fair Play Talks for including my thoughts in its National Coming Out Day feature. “Our identities are ours to share, not someone else’s to reveal.” Everyone deserves privacy, dignity and belonging, whether they’re out or not.

I’ve never been called a metronome before but I guess there’s a first time for everything! The other word is ‘convenor’ which I like as this job is only interesting because other people are interesting, and I love bringing people together. #barrister #lgbtq+ #advocacy #legallinkedininfluencers

New podcast with Jack Murley for Off the Pitch, discussing all things law, books and advocacy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o... #podcasts #barrister #lgbtqrights

Workplaces are often designed around a narrow idea of the “default worker”, pushing others to the margins. What would workplaces look like if we designed for those usually pushed to the margins? #WorkplaceInclusion #Equality #ThriveSummit

Bullying itself isn’t a standalone cause of action, but workplace behaviour may engage other legal protections. If I found myself in that situation, these are 9 steps I’d take. Where’s the line between robust management and workplace bullying? 👀 #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights #WorkplaceBullying

For me, dignity is feeling recognised, safe and respected. Being able to exist without shrinking yourself or constantly having to explain who you are. What does dignity feel like to you? #HumanRights #Dignity #Inclusion

Thank you to Law UK for including me in its ESG Power List alongside such inspiring trailblazers! ✨ Making rights accessible and opening doors for those coming next is at the heart of my work. Lovely to see it recognised! ⚖️

Which bathroom can I use? Will this room be accessible? Will this space work for someone like me? At the Thrive Summit, I spoke about how these small moments reveal the assumptions built into our environments. Inclusion can begin with design. #InclusiveDesign #Inclusion #ThriveSummit

9 THINGS I’D DO IF I THOUGHT I WAS BEING PUSHED OUT OF MY JOB 🚩 Responsibilities disappearing? Excluded from meetings? Sudden criticism? Before making any big decisions, these are 9 things I’d do to protect my position and understand my options. #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights #UKLaw

The EHRC’s new services code shouldn’t simply be copied into workplace policies. Different legal relationships can engage different parts of the Equality Act. In employment, start with what the law actually requires and the most inclusive lawful approach. #EmploymentLaw #EqualityAct

BOOK UPDATE… 👀📚 A little behind the scenes from my recent visit to my publisher! It’s very exciting (and slightly surreal!) seeing everything starting to come together. Lots more to share about the book soon… 👀 #NewBook #ComingSoon #JKPBooks #Hachette #AuthorLife

WHEN DID THE EXCEPTION BECOME THE RULE? Single-sex services are permitted under the Equality Act in particular circumstances. But are we increasingly treating the exception as the default? #EqualityAct #TransRights

Not every toxic workplace behaviour is unlawful. But that doesn’t make it healthy or acceptable. Which workplace behaviour do you think needs to go? 👀 #WorkplaceCulture #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights

TRANS PEOPLE ARE STILL HERE 🏳️‍⚧️ It’s been encouraging to see solidarity from colleagues and institutions across Europe at #ELLA2026. At a difficult time for trans people in the UK, that international support matters. How can we keep building solidarity across borders? #TransRights #Solidarity

What does a GRC actually mean after For Women Scotland? A trans person can now be legally recognised as one sex for some purposes, while treated as another under the Equality Act. Has the law created an “intermediate zone” of legal recognition? #TransRights #EqualityAct

When something goes wrong at work, what you do next matters. Here are 9 things I’d avoid. What would you NEVER do at work? 👀 #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights #WorkplaceRights

What happens when the law forces complex questions of sex and gender into rigid binary categories? At #ELLA2026, I spoke about where this leaves trans, non-binary and intersex people following For Women Scotland. How do we move beyond the binary?

Bumped into my longtime friend Jay Jay at Trans Pride and somehow it turned into a legal Q&A 😂🏳️‍⚧️⚖️ #TransPride #TransRights

Who gets questioned in single-sex spaces? Social policing may affect not only trans people, but anyone perceived as not “looking” like they belong. Who is most at risk of this scrutiny? Share your thoughts below. #TransRights #EqualityLaw

Excited to be speaking at the inaugural European LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association (ELLA) Conference today! 🇪🇺🏳️‍⚧️⚧️ P.s. expert tip: big sunglasses on public transport = less chance of hate crime woo! #ELLA2026 #LGBTQRights #TransRights #HumanRightsLaw #NonBinaryRights

9 THINGS YOUR EMPLOYER MIGHT HOPE YOU DON’T KNOW 👀 Knowing your rights isn’t about looking for a fight. It’s about knowing your position and making informed choices. Which one do you think more employees need to know? #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights #WorkplaceRights

SINGLE-SEX SPACES: EXCEPTION OR RULE? The Equality Act starts with protection against discrimination. Single-sex services are exceptions that can apply in particular circumstances. Are we increasingly treating the exception as the default? #EqualityAct #SingleSexSpaces #TransRights

We lobbied MPs yesterday in Westminster. I spoke to Meg Hillier MP. I asked her what was being done to address the transphobic EHRC code. Well done @transsolidarityalliance and all volunteers for helping organise an important day. #transrights #ehrc #westminster #nonbinaryrights #intersexrights

The rollback of trans and non-binary protections should concern all of us. Minority rights don’t exist in isolation. If one group’s protections can be rolled back, others cannot assume their rights are permanently secure. Solidarity matters. #TransRights #HumanRights #Solidarity

9 THINGS I WISH EVERY EMPLOYEE KNEW ⚖️ Knowing your rights can make a huge difference when something goes wrong at work. What do you wish you’d known sooner? 👀 #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights #WorkplaceRights

WHAT DOES THE EHRC CODE SAY ABOUT NON-BINARY PEOPLE? Despite the headlines, the Code does appear to recognise protections for at least some non-binary and genderfluid people. So what does that mean in practice? Here it is in 6 points. #EHRC #NonBinary #GenderFluid

ARE GRCs NOW MEANINGLESS? After For Women Scotland, a trans person with a GRC can be recognised as their acquired sex for some legal purposes, but treated according to biological sex under the Equality Act. So what is the function of a GRC now? #TransRights #GRC #EqualityAct

9 RED FLAGS I’D NEVER IGNORE AT WORK 🚩 A red flag doesn’t automatically mean your employer has done something unlawful. Employment law is highly fact-specific, so the context and circumstances matter. But these are 9 things I’d always pay attention to. What’s your biggest workplace red flag? 👀

TRANS PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONFINED TO THE SHADOWS I’ve heard from people who are now scared to go out in public, or are avoiding drinking water because they’re worried about using a toilet. Whatever the legal debate around the EHRC guidance, we can’t ignore its human impact. #TransRights #EHRC

Schedule 3 of the Equality Act permits separate or single-sex services in certain circumstances. But these are exceptions, not a blanket rule. The key question is proportionality and the particular circumstances. Are we losing sight of that? #EqualityAct #TransRights #UKLaw

Very happy to share that I’ve been shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution in DEI at the UK Bar by Chambers and Partners 🌈⚖️ A huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted, and to everyone doing this work across the Bar. #DEI #UKBar #LGBTQ #ProBono #Barrister

One irony of being an employment barrister? Spending your life advising other people about work while sometimes being terrible at taking your own advice 😭 9 reminders the legal profession could do with hearing more often. What would you add? And what’s your biggest workplace pet peeve? 👀

I spoke to Heli from MTV Uutiset about trans life in the UK today. Institutional transphobia is increasing, but that isn’t the whole picture. #TransRights #LGBTQRights #TransUK #NonBinary #HumanRights

I spoke with Tom Nicholas about the purpose of the EHRC guidance. It is intended to help service providers navigate these issues in practice. But an important distinction matters: guidance can be taken into account, but it is not itself binding law. #EHRC #EqualityAct #TransRights

Would a white professor accused of academic misconduct have faced the same scrutiny? #JasonArday #MediaAccountability #PressRegulation #IPSO #Neurodiversity

TRANS RIGHTS: FINLAND VS UK It was a pleasure speaking with Heli from MTV Uutiset about the different directions Finland and the UK are taking on trans rights. #TransRights #LGBTQRights #GenderRecognition #UKLaw #Finland

Really glad to have joined the board of the Good Night Out Campaign 💜 I am helping particularly on the legal side of the work, supporting the team as they continue pushing for safer, more inclusive nightlife. #LGBTQRights #TransRights #NightlifeSafety #EqualityLaw #GoodNightOut

“Is it actually ‘illegal’ for a trans person to use a different toilet from their birth sex?” No. It isn’t. Unless you’re doing something genuinely criminal like physically attacking someone! #transrights #equalityact #nonbinary #lgbtqrights #ehrcguidance

Shortly I will be asking YOU what information or legal tips you wish you knew on different topics for different chapters of my upcoming book, Queers Know Your Rights. Start thinking!!! 📸 Morgana Steele #bookwriting #queercommunity #transrights #queersknowyourrights

Which toilet can I use under the EHRC’s new Services Code? #ehrcguidance #toilets #TransRightsAreHumanRights #humanrights