The Times Is Lying About Gillick Competence

Every single thing about this article from the Sunday Times is horrifying (here is a paywall-free link). One of the UK's papers of record is violently misrepresenting Gillick Competence - a foundational feminist victory and central to the safety of all children, but especially girls.

No, Schools Are Not Disciplining Students For Not ‘Respecting’ Children ‘Identifying As Cats’

I hate having to go over 'identifies as a cat' again because it's genuinely one of the most upsetting debunks out there - yes, there are schools in the US which have cat litter in their classrooms and it's because they have to barricade themselves in rooms when mass shooters come, and lockdowns can last for hours. Children need somewhere to relieve themselves.

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