Jess O'Thomson

Jess O’Thomson has a BA in Law from the University of Cambridge. They do legal research and journalism, with a focus on trans and disabled human rights, and campaign extensively for the rights of trans and disabled people. They continue to develop their expertise in trans and disability human rights law.

Jess O'Thomson

The EHRC wants to redefine sex. Here’s what it means for trans people

OPINION: Proposal to rewrite the Equality Act is part of the right’s ideological war on trans people’s right to exist

By Jess O'Thomson

/ 6 Apr 2023

The EHRC wants to redefine sex. Here’s what it means for trans people

Anti-abortionists and ‘gender criticals’ are using equality law to punch down

OPINION: When those who oppose people’s rights turn to the law for protection, we should ask questions about power

By Jess O'Thomson

/ 2 Dec 2022

Anti-abortionists and ‘gender criticals’ are using equality law to punch down

Why ‘gender criticals’ are desperate to claim victory against Stonewall

Lawyer Allison Bailey lost her case against Stonewall. But her supporters are trying to claim the exact opposite

By Jess O'Thomson

/ 4 Aug 2022

Why ‘gender criticals’ are desperate to claim victory against Stonewall