Background of the Case

The case involves a claim brought by a barrister, Ms. Bailey, against her former chambers and the charity Stonewall. Central to the claim were her gender-critical beliefs, which were expressed through various provocative tweets on social media, specifically about Stonewall and its activities. One particularly contentious tweet alleged that Stonewall hired someone with the intent of coercing young women into inappropriate situations. This tweet led to complaints against her and sparked a debate within her chambers on whether her social media activity constituted discrimination against her beliefs.