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National Women's Council entitled to refuse trans policy protestors, WRC finds
Summary
In a discrimination claim, the Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was entitled to refuse admission to Sarah Holmes and four other protestors at its 2022 AGM. The NWCI cited a "potentially explosive situation" after a press release from the activist group 'The Countess' threatened a transgender board member. The council had warned the hotel, rearranged registration, and escorted a TD and the board member. Witnesses reported that protestors, including Holmes, were vocal and that the council's risk mitigation measures were necessary. Holmes claimed the refusal was religious discrimination, but the tribunal found no discrimination and upheld the council's decision to bar the group. The case was heard behind closed doors, with the tribunal's findings made public.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: National Women's Council entitled to refuse trans policy protestors, WRC finds. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 6 January 2021 Other
- 2023-11-11 Publication
Why: Cross-examining the complainant, Ms Ennis, for the NWCI, opened an email from 6 January 2021 sent by Ms Holmes to the non-profit in which she stated: "You have put a man on our board of directors simply because he says he is a woman. CNI source report
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