Judge rejects case of trans group Mermaids' attempt to get LGB Alliance deregistered

A judge has dismissed a case brought by trans-activist group Mermaids which attempted to force the Charity Commission to revoke the charitable status of gender-critical group LGB Alliance.

A First-tier Tribunal at the General Regulatory Chamber in London dismissed the case, saying Mermaids had ‘no legal right to operate free of criticism’ or challenge the Commission’s decision to register LGB Alliance as a charity.

The LGB Alliance opposes trans ideology and has publicly challenged Mermaids’ work, branding it ‘undeserving of public money’.

Mermaids is understood to be considering an appeal, but Kate Barker, chief executive of LGB Alliance, said the organisation was ‘absolutely delighted with this judgment’ and with the news that the Alliance will retain its charitable status.