Tribunal rules woman not unlawfully discriminated against over beliefs

cross-posted from: https://quokk.au/c/world/p/1052709/tribunal-rules-woman-not-unlawfully-discriminated-against-over-beliefs

A woman who claims she was unlawfully discriminated against by her former employer for her beliefs on sex and gender has had her case dismissed by an employment tribunal.

Sara Morrison, who believes people cannot change their biological sex, had brought a case against Belfast Film Festival (BFF) where she worked as an inclusion and audience development co-ordinator.

Support from JK Rowling

Morrison had received funding for her case from Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

During the speech she made at the rally, Morrison outlined concerns around protecting women’s safety and privacy.

She made comments about keeping men out of women’s spaces and criticised a number of local women’s organisations.

The rally in Belfast city centre was also addressed by Kellie-Jay Keen - a campaigner for women’s rights.

A counter event by local LGBT groups and activists opposed to her views was held at the same time nearby.

Morrison submitted that following her attendance at the rally, she was subjected to online abuse and harassment, which she reported to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.