Allison Bailey
| Allison Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Allison Elaine Bailey 1970 (age 55–56) Cowley, Oxfordshire, England |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| 💼 Occupation | Barrister |
| Known for | LGB Alliance |
Allison Elaine Bailey (born 1970) is a retired barrister who specialised in criminal defence law and worked in London, England. Bailey initiated an employment tribunal claim against her legal chambers and Stonewall in 2020. The case has attracted public and media attention, particularly in relation to the Diversity Champions programme.[1] She announced her retirement from the Bar and resignation from her chambers on her website, effective 31 March 2023.[2]
Early life and education
Bailey was born and grew up in Cowley, Oxfordshire. She achieved a first-class degree from the University of Manchester and worked part-time as a housing support worker with women and children survivors of sexual violence. Bailey describes herself as a "feminist, a lesbian, and a lifelong campaigner for racial equality, lesbian, gay, and bisexual rights".[3] She became involved in protest and activism and spent a night in jail for a peaceful protest. She studied for postgraduate law qualifications and was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Middle Temple in July 2001.[4]
Discrimination action case
In October 2019, Bailey co-founded the LGB Alliance, an advocacy group that opposes Stonewall's policies on transgender issues. Her chambers, Garden Court Chambers, announced it would launch an internal investigation after receiving complaints alleging transphobia regarding her social media use and involvement with the LGB Alliance.[5]
In March 2020, Bailey announced she would be suing Garden Court and Stonewall in a discrimination action.[6] She alleged that Stonewall was in breach of the Equality Act 2010 and claimed victimisation and discrimination on the grounds of sex and/or sexual orientation against Garden Court.[1]
The hearing of Bailey's tribunal case began on 25 April 2022. In July 2022, the tribunal ruled in favour of her claim that Garden Court Chambers had discriminated against her and awarded her £22,000 in damages for injury to feelings.[7] The tribunal ruled against her other claims against Garden Court Chambers and all her claims against Stonewall.[8] Bailey appealed against the ruling on the claims against Stonewall, but the appeal was unsuccessful.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rose, Neil (12 March 2021). "Chambers and Stonewall fail to strike out barrister's discrimination claim". Legal Futures. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bailey, Allison (30 March 2023). "A personal update". Allison Bailey. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
I'm writing to let you know that I have decided to retire from practise as a barrister
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Allison Bailey: "I am suing Stonewall to stop them policing free speech"". 27 June 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Allison Bailey | Barristers | Garden Court Chambers | Leading Barristers located in London, UK". www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wakefield, Lily (26 October 2019). "Lawyer supporting anti-trans LGB Alliance to be investigated by law firm". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Gonella, Sophia (3 July 2020). "Allison Bailey v Stonewall". The Student Lawyer. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Barrister wins discrimination case against law firm over gender critical views". The Independent. 27 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Judiciary report" (PDF). Judiciary.uk. 27 July 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Faragher, Jo (24 July 2024). "Gender-critical barrister loses appeal against Stonewall". personneltoday.com. Personnel Today. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
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