Girl Guides face legal action over delay in implementing trans ban

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Under its new policy, trans-identifying biological males are not allowed to join the organisation, and trans members currently in the programme must leave by September this year.The legal challenge put forward by the mother of a seven-year-old daughter, who has asked to remain anonymous, will argue that existing trans members creates a problem for girls sharing tents or washing facilities in camps this summer.She told The Telegraph: Girlguiding says it trusts its leaders to implement the new rules - but some are clearly not following them.If they can’t be trusted to follow the rules, how can they be trusted to keep children safe.The legal challenge will also address concerns of trans activism among patrol leaders.Some leaders have reportedly bought pro-trans badges for their units, and encouraged children to attend protests and distribute unofficial materials about gender identity.Maya Forstater, chief executive of Sex Matters, said: This summer will be a busy period for residential camps and activities, so Girlguiding’s trustees must surely be thinking of the legal and safety risks over the next six months of still having boys who identify as girls as guides, and men who identify as women as guide leaders.She added that the policy was obviously dangerous to begin with, and is now undeniably unlawful.LATEST TRANS NEWS:'The tide is turning!' Women's rights campaigner hails Olympics trans ban after Girlguiding U-turnSharron Davies opens up on facing 'threats' and abuse after campaigning for women's sportsJK Rowling declares victory as Olympics bans trans athletes - and swipes at boxer Imane KhelifShe proposed a series of interim policies to guarantee biological males are kept separate from girls in accommodation, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.Messages seen by The Telegraph have revealed some leader, or commissioners, as senior volunteers are known, do not intend to enforce the December decision to ban trans members.Some have resigned in protest of the new Girlguiding rules, and others have considered doing so.A leader of the Rainbows age group - the youngest age group in Girlguiding - said resigning volunteers should make their final session memorable by telling children it doesn't matter...what you have in your pants.In another message exchange, a unit leader suggested ripping and burning Girlguiding resources around a campfire.A Girlguiding spokesman said the organisation introduced the ban to make sure we were operating lawfully and following our governing charity documents.He said allowing existing trans members to remain until September would give their families time to plan, prepare, access support, and decide when ... they feel ready to leave.The spokesman added that Girlguiding remained committed to standing up for the rights, safety and dignity of girls and women, and to supporting marginalised communities, including LGBTQ+ people, to improve the lives of girls.A spokesman for Guiders Against Trans Exclusion (Gate), a non-affiliated group which opposes the ban, said: Gate leadership cannot comment on opinions expressed by individual guide leaders.Gate’s activity packs and resources remain in line with Girlguiding policy. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter