Trans rights protest, London, January 2023
In January 2023, the UK government blocked the Scottish government’s Gender Recognition Bill using Section 35 of the Scotland Act to do so. Causing anger amongst many within the LGBTQ+ community, trans people and allies assembled outside Downing Street to voice their anger about another assault on their rights.
The gallery below shows some selected photos from the day.
Blåhaj, the Ikea shark toy, has become a symbol of the trans rights movement across the world.
A protest sign stating 'trans rights do not harm women's rights'.
Trans rights advocate Sarah-Jane Baker ensures Downing Street can hear her during the protest.
A photographer snaps a shot of trans rights advocate Sarah-Jane Baker outside Downing Street.
Sarah-Jane Baker, her wife and dog rallying against the Section 35 order outside Downing Street.
Pro-trans, and anti-Section 35 protest signs.
'Get your illegal authority off trans people's autonomy' and 'trans blood on state hands'
Trans rights activist Tiara with a 'waiting lists kill' sign, alluding to the fact that many trans people are lost due to poor mental health and suicide as a result of long waiting lists for healthcare.
The march proceeds down Regent Street, London en route to Speaker's Corner.
Protestors engage with a taxi driver on Oxford Street.
Protest signs about the continuing legality of harmful conversion therapy practices aimed at members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Juxtaposing pro-trans protestors with a bus advertising the Hogwarts Legacy game, a franchise created by a vocal anti-trans Tweeter.
The protest reaches the signs of Piccadilly Circus.