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A Response to Losing Focus by MurrayBlackburnMackenzie OPINION: TransLucent — April 2026 MurrayBlackburnMackenzie (MBM) has published a report, Losing Focus: Women’s Charities and the UK Supreme Court Ruling, which purports to offer legal and policy analysis of the position of women’s charities following the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers. TransLucent welcomes rigorous legal debate on these issues. However, we are concerned that Losing Focus presents a highly selective and, at times, potentially misleading account of the law, and that its recommendations, if followed uncritically, could cause serious harm to transgender women who rely…

Over 100000 Women Are Supporting Trans Inclusion TransLucent would like to congratulate the ‘Not In Our Name” women’s collective on achieving over 100,000 signatures calling for trans inclusion and standing against gender-critical transphobia. Better still, they achieved this landmark figure exactly one year on from the infamous Supreme Court judgment FWS v SGM. The Not In Our Name women’s letter 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…

Rebecca Paul MP and SEGM TransLucent is disappointed to see that a member of the Women and Equality Select Committee (WESC) has retweeted a post by Scientific Evidence for Gender Medicine (SEGM). ​This American-based group has been named a trans hate group by the human rights organisations Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC) and the Lemkin Institute. Unfortunately, there are no UK-based organisations that similarly designate groups that seek to dismantle the human rights of marginalised and disadvantaged groups. ​SEGM is the outcome of the right-wing political agenda pursued by Project 2025, which successfully campaigned to elect Donald Trump to the…

A Dedicated Advocate: Thanking Steph Richards and Looking to the Future Following her resignation as our CEO earlier today, TransLucent extends its heartfelt thanks to Steph Richards, whose leadership has been instrumental in advancing our organisation and championing trans human rights. ​We understand Steph’s decision to pursue her personal legal case against the Labour Party, which ultimately led to her resignation, and we are deeply saddened to see her go from this position. Steph will remain a leading figure in her field of human and women’s rights and as a strong trans rights advocate. TransLucent are proud to announce our…

Trans Rights & Police Searches: What You Need to Know The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) released interim guidance in May 2025, regarding the searching of transgender detainees and the roles of transgender officers. TransLucent appreciates that police interactions can be a source of significant anxiety. This new guidance aims to balance legal requirements under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) with a commitment to treating the Trans community with fairness, dignity, and respect. Here is a breakdown of what these interim measures mean for you and our community. Your Rights as a Detainee The police have an explicit…

Support for Endometriosis Advocacy: A Statement from TransLucent Following recent press coverage, we wish to reaffirm our full support for our CEO, Steph Richards, as she champions increased funding and research for endometriosis. Steph’s mission in Parliament is as straightforward as it is vital: ensuring policymakers finally prioritise a condition that has been chronically underfunded and overlooked. Endometriosis can upend lives, causing debilitating pain, delayed diagnoses, and significant challenges both at work and at home. Real progress only occurs when the issue remains at the forefront of the political agenda—an area where Steph’s advocacy excels. For years, Steph has worked…

Robin Moira White explains how straightforward amendments to the Equality Act and Gender Recognition Act could resolve the legal mess created by the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Clearing up the Supreme Court’s Mess

Our letter sent today to  Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP Dear Minister for Health and Social Care, We write to express our grave concern that individuals who hold gender‑critical views are being permitted to participate in decisions directly affecting trans healthcare, including within regulatory and clinical settings, and that trans people themselves are often excluded from the same processes. The fact that Professor George has been recused from the MHRA puberty blocker panel is a clear recognition that certain framings of sex and gender can distort clinical decision‑making. However, the issue extends far beyond one individual, reaching into the…

The Tip of the Iceberg: Facing the Truth About Trans Youth Suicide Content Warning: Suicide.  Behind every statistic is a young person whose life was cut short, a family left grieving, and a future lost due to a society unwilling to acknowledge the truth. For years, the trans community has raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of our youth. We have witnessed their struggles, supported families in crisis, and, tragically, mourned losses. Despite this, our calls for action have often been met with scepticism. Decision-makers have dismissed our concerns as anecdotal or minimised the scale of the issue;…

A monumental 86 percent of respondents voted to maintain trans-inclusive access at the historic Hampstead heath bathing ponds. Continue Reading Hampstead Heath Ponds