Hampstead Ponds Trans Access Challenge Dismissed by High Court

Sex Matters' legal case against a trans-inclusive swimming pond dismissed from court

Sex Matters’ attempt to block trans people from using a London swimming pond collapses in court — with public opinion firmly against them

High Court dismisses Hampstead Heath Ponds trans access case

The group Sex Matters had brought the legal challenge in a bid to bar trans people from using single-sex facilities at Hampstead Heath's ponds.

Hampstead ponds remain trans-inclusive for now after judge dismisses legal challenge

Hampstead Heath’s public swimming ponds will remain trans-inclusive after a legal challenge by Sex Matters was dismissed by the High Court.

High Court dismisses legal challenge against trans access to Hampstead ponds

The High Court has dismissed a charity’s legal challenge against rules allowing trans people to use the single-sex facilities at Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds. Sex Matters had taken legal action against the City of London Corporation, which operates the men’s, ladies’ and mixed bathing ponds in north London. The charity argued allowing trans people to use the facilities for the gender with which they identify amounted to sex discrimination. H…

Fury after judge allows men to use female changing rooms at famous London lido

Fury erupts after a legal challenge against men using women's showers and changing rooms at Hampstead Heath ponds was thrown out.

Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed by High Court

The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.