RT @WomenUnitingUK: "When women say #sexmatters, when they ask for legal clarity over #sexnotgender, when orgs themselves say that access to a female examiner was the most important need, why would anyone make the process of recruitment potentially ...
RT @sabele26: It’s as if some people think that GC women have never been involved in rape crisis work at all. A lot of us have & that’s why we are concerned
Today has felt exhausting and cruel. We are grateful to the MSPs who have stood in solidarity with the women who relived their pain and trauma. We know female examiners are not guaranteed. All we ask, and it is a little thing, is that decisions are ...
The Scottish Gov KNOW that sex and gender are different. So why is there now a push to pretend the terms are interchangeable when legislating for rape victims? #sixwords https://t.co/sD0gb0...
We have sent out another newsletter! You have all been great, but, sadly, we are seeing push-back. We cannot understand why some do not want to ensure recruitment can be based on sex going forward. We need voices to say why #sexmatters. Please ...
RT @holyroodmandy: Asserting that ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ have become interchangeable terms does not make it right or excuse any unintended policy or data consequences because of that use.
RT @Obsolesence: @waters_ivan @ForwomenScot And they need to record the right information to allow the requirement to be met. https://t.co/H4kaDh... https://t.co/p4SJVY...
Thank you, this is why the law has to be clear. https://t.co/YymSJw...
RT @GraceBrodie: @truethingmies And that’s not what they said in evidence ... https://t.co/LDUAqR...
Today has been instructive. We are so impressed by the brave women who inspired us to campaign for the amendment and so grateful to Johann Lamont for proposing it. We hope and trust MSPs will do the right thing. For them. ...
Thank you Stuart. We really hope that MSPs will see how important this is and do the right thing! https://t.co/SmMJuY...
Exactly, there is no row. We just want the best for the victims. https://t.co/bkKDCl...
RT @StuartPoet: @katbalmy @DisabledStuden @ForwomenScot I think I am, hence me saying it! We have to have trust in our reps in matters like these in times like these. It's why we've the govt we do. Now is their time to step up to the mark. The ...
"If Brindley’s point WAS true, then there’d be even less reason to object to the change being made. Why complain about swapping out one “interchangeable” word for the other?" https://t.co/4dEPPK...
RT @campervanwoman: @rapecrisisscot You knew the importance of the difference between the words 'sex' and gender when you were responding to the GRA consultation. Words mattered then. What's changed? https://t.co/7rZ6O7...
"The tactics they use". This video wasn't from a member of any group other than that of the survivors. How dare Ms Robertson shame and smear her? And no, precision in language and law is not a "dogwhistle". Not to the women to whom it matters. ...
RT @MForstater: This is extraordinary Changing the word "gender" to "sex" makes it absolutely clear that when a woman does not consent to a person of the opposite sex putting their fingers inside her, that means no. If @rapecrisisscot think this ...
Thread on the WPUK legal opinion by Aidan O'Neill https://t.co/TcYnW7...
RT @GraceBrodie: @judgejules75 The survivors asked for FEMALE examiners, this is appalling gaslighting by rape crises Scotland. How will specifying ‘gender’ not ‘sex’ address the lack of FEMALE examiners? If RCS hadn’t turned off replies maybe they ...
RT @holyroodmandy: I don't understand this stance from @rapecrisisscot surely they should be campaigning on the two fronts, that victims of sexual assault & rape (mainly women) should have the right to specify the sex of their examiner & that ...
RT @DalgetySusan: @ForwomenScot Why would anyone argue that asking for precise, unambiguous language in a bill is an attempt to derail it 🤷🏼♀️ Surely everyone’s objective is to protect women at a vulnerable time by giving them right to choose the ...
We have seen several people claiming recently that asking people to disclose sex infringes their human rights. Aidan O'Neill (who is very busy!) has given a legal opinion that this misrepresents the law. Hopefully, data collection authorities and ...
RT @IndyUnicorn: @kat_cary @NattyShedGirl @ShonaRobison @TomMasonMSP @JennyMarra @liamkerrMSP @PeterChapmanMSP Support @JohannLamont amendment! @Alex_RowleyMSP thanks for confirming your support 🙌 🚨 Keep women safe!! ⚠️ 🚨 @ForwomenScot @crit_gen ...
RT @fatsparrowcult: @ForwomenScot Legislation has basic terms defined and has for many decades. They have to define "Gender" else it can't be used in interpreting the legislation. "expressio unius est exclusio alterius" https://t.co/6RMRvR...
RT @BlackIslePMD: I think this underestimates people's ability to care about two things at once. It is possible to simultaneously think that a) the lack of female examiners is terrible and b) if someone wants a female examiner they should be legally ...
Thread: Sadly, today we have seen something of a push-back on Twitter to the amendment to the Forensic Medical Services Bill, including some unpleasant comments or misrepresentations of the motivation of the brave women who raised this as an issue in ...
"Zero Tolerance define gender as shown below. We are at a loss why someone who has been subjected to rape would need a choice of medical examiner based on how much they perform/express femininity or masculinity, regardless of their sex." ...
#SixWords - forwomen.scot
RT @DalgetySusan: @IndyMichael_G The bill is good; but good legislation requires precision of language. It is sex of examiner that matters in this instance. Gender = a set of stereotypes used by a society to denote male or female. It is not ...
Our briefing on @JohannLamont's amendment. This bill is good & incredibly important for survivors of violence. We just want to ensure that one of the most critical aspects is not overlooked. @scotgov & funded orgs accept gender is different ...
This misses the point. No traumatised woman should be forced into the position when, at a moment of extreme crisis, she has to fight for her right to a female examiner. If she asks to be examined by a women, that is what should happen. No ifs no ...
Thank you @BrianWhittle! https://t.co/PsaoFA...
Thank you John Scott! https://t.co/VX6nrw...
RT @ladyduckpojok: @ForwomenScot @BBCRadio4 https://t.co/k6xNR2...
#sixwords https://t.co/2eOEGy...
So @BBCRadio4, why did you are allow Meg-John Barker to promote as fact something said "Tongue in cheek"? This is hugely damaging for people with VSDs. You should feel utterly ashamed. https://t.co/jQaVKy...
Fausto Sterling claimed the five sexes argument was a "joke". It is also offensive and damaging to those with VSD. So why are @BBCRadio4 repeating it on a programme supposedly about science? https://t.co/SdYvle...
RT @DalgetySusan: @amoozeboosh @ForwomenScot @BBCRadio4 @BBCRadio4 humans have 2 sexes: male & female; small number of people have medical condition where their sexual development is diverse (DSD) but they are male or female. Same sex attraction ...
We are hearing from a number of people in the central belt who have written. Please remember, this bill is important for everyone. Those is remote areas have a lack of access & shortage of examiners is even more critical. We know some think their ...
RT @DalgetySusan: And yet women in Scotland still have to fight for our rights #sixwords #sexmatters https://t.co/stw062...
Clownfish, anyone? R4 9.30 "Some creatures have only one sex; some have three; some have none at all. Some animals are two sexes at the same time; some flip flop between...When it comes to humans, it's even more complicated @FondOfBeetles ...
RT @CallieMac88: When supporting women & girls to report rape crimes it's of vital importance that survivors have a right in law to same sex medical examiners. #SixWords #AmendTheBill #16Days https://t.co/hGNdZK...
Dear @scotgp even your co-convener accepts that in cases of sexual assault genitals do matter. We trust this was more than an attempt to shame women and your party will support the Johann Lamont's amendment. @patrickharvie @Ross_Greer @JohnFinnieHI ...
RT @BobBibBab1: “The lack of access to a female doctor is what causes the most trauma.” I might be labouring the point here but it’s important to understand what this means, & why it’s important to ensure that @scotgov @NicolaSturgeon know that ...
RT @IdollyDancing: @ForwomenScot This will be unforgivable. It will be #ScotlandsShame. I cannot convey how distressed I have been in the last 12 hours just thinking about this. @KateForbesMSP, I beg you to have mercy on women who have been raped. I ...
And @scotgov, you may not want to believe how much some hate women, but in this thread Stephen mocks a rape victim because she talks about her trauma. Please show you have a modicum more commission. #sixwords https://t.co/2wBQYg...
This is why those #sixwords matter. As Mel says, @scotgov, amend the damn bill. #sexmatters #sexnotgender Thank you for this thread and we are so sorry x https://t.co/jlZ0UV...