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Female Competition Ban: Trans Athletes Move to Sue England Hockey


Published on 2025-04-14 14:05:11 - LoveBScott
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  • Three transgender athletes are preparing to take legal action against England Hockey following the organization's decision to ban trans women from participating in female competitions
  • a move that has sparked significant controversy and could set a legal precedent in the UK.

Transgender athletes in England are preparing to sue England Hockey over a new policy that bans transgender women from competing in women's hockey at the elite level, relegating them to a new "open" category. The policy, set to be implemented in June, has been criticized by transgender athletes and advocacy groups as discriminatory and a violation of human rights. The athletes, supported by the group Transgender Action for Equality, argue that the ban is not based on evidence and unfairly excludes them from competition. England Hockey maintains that the policy was developed after extensive consultation and is intended to ensure fairness and safety in women's sports.

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