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Sex Matters Wins Appeal to Challenge Sex Discrimination Policy

3/18/2026

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Sex Matters has won a Court of Appeal bid to challenge the City of London Corporation's policy on Hampstead Heath swimming ponds.
The charity, led by CEO Maya Forstater, argues the policy constitutes sex discrimination.
A January ruling directed the case should be heard in county court.
Appeal Judge Elisabeth Laing said parts of the previous judgment may be incorrect.
The High Court will schedule a new hearing in London.

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Sex Matters has won a Court of Appeal bid to challenge the City of London Corporation's policy on Hampstead Heath swimming ponds.
The charity, led by CEO Maya Forstater, argues the policy constitutes sex discrimination.
A January ruling directed the case should be heard in county court.
Appeal Judge Elisabeth Laing said parts of the previous judgment may be incorrect.
The High Court will schedule a new hearing in London.