US EditionPolice wrong to join Pride march, judge rules
NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 17 – The High Court found Northumbria Police unlawfully endorsed a political cause by marching in uniform at Newcastle Pride, highlighting concerns over police impartiality in community events.
- A judge ruled that Northumbria Police Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine's decision to allow officers to participate in the Pride march was unlawful.
- Lindsey Smith, who describes herself as a 'gender critical' lesbian, brought the case against Jardine, arguing that the participation showed bias and undermined impartiality.
- The judge found that the officers' involvement demonstrated support for the transgender rights cause and those opposing it were 'not welcome' at the Pride events.
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Police Acted Unlawfully by Joining Pride March, Judge Rules
A judge has ruled that Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by taking part in a Gay Pride and transgender rights march. Officers, including police chief Vanessa Jardine, participated in the 2024 Pride parade in Newcastle. Gender-critical lesbian Linzi Smith argued that it was wrong for uniformed officers to march in an event promoting gender ideology. Following the court ruling in north-east England, Smith welcomed the decision, saying I am deli…
Police marching in uniform at Pride breaches impartiality, UK high court rules
A UK high court judge has ruled that Northumbria police were wrong to wear their uniform while participating in a Pride event in Newcastle last year. The case was brought before the court by a “gender-critical” claimant, who said that police were marching alongside groups “associated with the gender ideologists’ cause”.
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