FA to be sued by lesbian and women’s rights advocate over Rainbow Laces campaign
- The Football Association is facing legal action over its Rainbow Laces campaign due to claims of violating a ban on political messaging.
- Linzi Smith plans to sue, asserting the campaign promotes a contested notion of gender ideology.
- Ms. Smith's lawyers argue the FA's actions are unlawful regarding players wearing rainbow-colored equipment.
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FA sued over Rainbow Laces campaign
The Football Association (FA) is facing a legal case over its support of the LGBTQ+ community through the Rainbow Laces campaign with claims that it breaches a ban on political messaging. Newcastle United fan Linzi Smith has plans to sue the FA, saying that the wearing of rainbow armbands and laces by football players endorses “gender ideology”. In a letter of action to the FA seen by The Telegraph, Smith’s lawyers wrote: “The Football Associati…
Newcastle United Fan Who Was Banned From Matches Over “Gender Critical” Tweets Prepares to Sue the FA Over “Unlawful” Rainbow Armband Campaign – The Daily Sceptic
Banned by Newcastle United for her 'gender-critical' tweets, Linzi Smith is suing the FA, criticising their LGBTQ+ rainbow campaign as an unlawful attempt to impose political propaganda on players. The post Newcastle United Fan Who Was Banned From Matches Over “Gender Critical” Tweets Prepares to Sue the FA Over “Unlawful” Rainbow Armband Campaign appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
FA facing legal action for 'unlawful' LGBT rainbow armband and laces campaign
A leading human rights lawyer is threatening to sue the Football Association over its use of ‘rainbow armbands and laces’ claiming this breaches rules on “political impartiality and clothing.”The rainbow symbol is being worn to support LGBTQ rights but has sparked controversy both on and off the pitch.At least one player has refused to wear the band for religious reasons, while another, Marc Guehi, wrote “I love Jesus’ over the rainbow.Paul Conr…
FA facing legal action for ‘unlawful’ LGBT rainbow armband and laces campaign
A leading human rights lawyer is threatening to sue the Football Association over its use of ‘rainbow armbands and laces’ claiming this breaches rules on “political impartiality and clothing.” The rainbow symbol is being worn to support LGBTQ rights but has sparked controversy both on and off the pitch. At least one player has refused to wear the band for religious reasons, while another, Marc Guehi, wrote “I love Jesus’ over the rainbow. Paul…
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