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Welcome to the Sex Matters Podcast, where we look at the harms that are done when the reality of sex, male and female, is replaced by gender identity theory. www.sex-matters-news.org

  1. For Women Scotland returns to court

    6D AGO

    For Women Scotland returns to court

    In this week’s episode of the Sex Matters podcast, Helen Joyce is joined by For Women Scotland’s co-director, Susan Smith, to discuss its most recent case against the Scottish Government concerning prison guidance. For Women Scotland has brought forward a judicial review of the Scottish Prison Service Policy for the Management of Transgender People in Custody, which permits prisoners with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment to be housed in a prison of the opposite sex. The hearing was held in the Court of Session Outer House from 3rd to 5th February 2026.For Women Scotland’s account of the hearing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    40 min

  2. FEB 6

    Sport, sex and equality with Mara Yamauchi

    In this week’s episode of the Sex Matters podcast, Fiona and Maya are joined by Mara Yamauchi to discuss the latest developments in sport. Mara is a double Olympian, a member of the Sex Matters advisory group, a tireless campaigner – and a thorn in the side of Parkrun. We covered criticisms of a newly published academic study that claims men who identify as women have no sporting advantage over women; how UK law protects women’s and girls’ sport (it’s not just section 195 of the Equality Act); the problems caused by gender ideology in competitive and recreational sport; and of course parkrun. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    54 min

  3. JAN 30

    Hampstead Ponds court challenge

    In this week’s episode of the Sex Matters podcast, Helen and Maya discuss the decision in the High Court to refuse Sex Matters permission for judicial review of the “trans inclusive” policy at the Hampstead Ponds.The ruling was made on procedural grounds, and didn’t even get to the point of considering whether that policy was lawful – a disappointing and frustrating outcome, but certainly not the end of the fight to protect single-sex spaces for both men and women, and to ensure that the Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland translates to facts on the ground (and in the water).» Find out more at our website » This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    30 min

  4. JAN 23

    Nurses are winning the gender wars

    Fiona and Maya discuss the cases of Maria Kelly, Sandie Peggie, the Darlington nurses and Jennifer Melle. They talk about how regulators, trade unions and the government are all failing to follow the law, and what it will take to get the herd to change direction. References: Unison statement on Darlington nurses Charity Commission response to open letter Bethany Hutchison & Others v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    41 min

  5. JAN 16

    US Supreme Court must define ”woman”

    Fiona and Helen discuss two landmark cases heard this week by the US Supreme Court on the meaning of sex in law, and their implications for women’s sport and sex-based rights. Fiona talks us through Sex Matters’ (and friends’) amicus briefs in support of sex-based state laws. They also discuss the case of Miranda Newsom, who was banned by Southwark Council from its leisure centres for objecting to a man using a women’s changing room. Sex Matters attended a rally in support of Miranda on Saturday 10th, where counter-protestors demonstrated in support of the council’s policy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    31 min
  6. Sex-based rights in 2026: Maya and Fiona look ahead

    JAN 9

    Sex-based rights in 2026: Maya and Fiona look ahead

    Maya and Fiona ask if this year will finally see organisations obey the Supreme Court judgment. Will the government accept the equality regulator’s guidance? And what about education, healthcare, data policy, safeguarding and women’s rights?They discuss how three big themes will shape our campaigning in 2026: making the Equality Act work, preventing harm in medicine and education, and fixing policies where sex matters. (Our apologies for the background buzz from 9:38 to 20:26.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    46 min
  7. Ponds and puberty blockers: Fiona and Helen discuss

    12/19/2025

    Ponds and puberty blockers: Fiona and Helen discuss

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    35 min
  8. Sandie Peggie, Maria Kelly and puberty blockers: Fiona, Maya and Helen discuss

    12/12/2025

    Sandie Peggie, Maria Kelly and puberty blockers: Fiona, Maya and Helen discuss

    Sandie Peggie, Maria Kelly and puberty blockers: Fiona, Maya and Helen discuss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sex-matters-news.org

    35 min
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Welcome to the Sex Matters Podcast, where we look at the harms that are done when the reality of sex, male and female, is replaced by gender identity theory. www.sex-matters-news.org

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  • Creator
    Sex Matters
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sex Matters
  • Show Website
    Sex Matters Podcast

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