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Gender-Critical Lawsuits Surge, Target Schools, Apps, Choirs

5/17/2026

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Gender-critical lawsuits have surged, covering a UK school case, an Australian app decision condemned by women’s-rights chief Rachael Wong, and a choir invitation withdrawal.
Joanne Donoghue filed a judicial review against East Riding of Yorkshire Council over a transgender student’s admission, alleging ignored parental rights.
Scope charity withdrew the Singing Striders’ marathon invitation after complaints about founder Janet Murray’s gender-critical remarks, prompting the choir to consider legal action.

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Story summary

Gender-critical lawsuits have surged, covering a UK school case, an Australian app decision condemned by women’s-rights chief Rachael Wong, and a choir invitation withdrawal.
Joanne Donoghue filed a judicial review against East Riding of Yorkshire Council over a transgender student’s admission, alleging ignored parental rights.
Scope charity withdrew the Singing Striders’ marathon invitation after complaints about founder Janet Murray’s gender-critical remarks, prompting the choir to consider legal action.