By Jonny Best: Whilst the most energetic blacklisting is done by those who are driven by their politics and determined to exclude dissenters, much of it is done by those who just want a quiet life." Astute observation. Same as it's always been, sadly. thecritic.co.uk/dont-shoot-the…

New paper out from us. Here is how the IOC should do it. Thanks to Tommy Lundberg Ross Tucker and Emma Hilton for pulling this together. This is authoritative, widely supported, and defensible. And, especially for IOC MEDIA, DMs are open.

'Let's give Rowling a break. For four years, she has spoken up consistently and courageously in defence of women's rights – in sport and elsewhere – when politicians and officials were unable to even to define the word 'woman'.' ✍️ Debbie Hayton

By me for The Spectator: "Life can and does go on without the incessant use of social media." spectator.co.uk/article/j-k-ro…

Personal Announcement (thread) I have agreed to settle a long-running legal dispute with my employer The Open University and a colleague. Here is the agreed statement:

The 'brave and deeply considered' #TranssexualApostate by Debbie Hayton publishes in paperback today. Find out more: bit.ly/TranssexualApo…

"Transsexual Apostate: My Journey Back to Reality" is now available in paperback: "A voice that is well worth listening to on this far-reaching and contentious topic" - Morning Star Available from Amazon and elsewhere: amazon.co.uk/Transsexual-Ap…

At Stonehenge.

By Janice Turner: "LGBT charities have lately been granted a free pass on safeguarding protocols afforded to no other organisations." thetimes.com/article/2f4a06…

By Hannah Barnes: "Few seem to recognise that the BMA is a trade union, not a clinical organisation typically seen as having responsibility for formulating best medical practice, and that this was a decision not put to the wider membership." Share token ⬇️ thetimes.com/article/e0279f…

"It is unclear how the BMA can hope to replicate four years of work by Cass & her team in just five months".. Thanks Wes Streeting MP for standing firm on #PubertyBlocker ban & #Cass implementation in full. thetimes.com/article/e0279f…

Rentrée scolaire : le casse-tête des élèves transgenres au Royaume-Uni Par Debbie Hayton l.lepoint.fr/lBP

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By me for The Spectator: "Labour’s manifesto promise to ‘modernise, simplify, and reform the intrusive and outdated gender recognition law’ has not yet featured in its legislative programme, but it has not been retracted." spectator.co.uk/article/why-ar…

'Is this something to celebrate? Or should we be worried?' ✍️ Debbie Hayton

'There seems to be an absolute lack of professional curiosity among doctors and people signing these reports as to why it's going on.' Transgender teacher, Debbie Hayton, reacts as gender change applications treble in two years to hit a record high with 86 percent approved.

By Ray Blanchard: "trans activists reframed transsexualism as a political problem rather than a clinical problem. Trans people were not to be seen as individuals with a ... painful mental disorder meriting sympathy but rather as an oppressed group deserving social justice."

'The much-maligned school blazer has come under attack once again, this time by Scottish government. In new guidance issued this morning, head teachers north of the border have been told to either ditch them, or make them optional within their uniform policies.' ✍️ Debbie Hayton

By me for The Spectator: "school blazers are far more than a piece of clothing. For £14 the child is endowed with a mobile office. Tardis-like pockets can hold everything a child needs to navigate a school day." spectator.co.uk/article/what-h…