“We seek to protect our right and our obligation to maintain a workplace that is welcome, safe, and inclusive to trans people and any vulnerable minority groups.”
LONDON – The Center for Global Development (CGD) and the Center for Global Development Europe (CGDE) today announced they will return to the lower Employment Tribunal to contest the case brought by Maya Forstater, who was previously affiliated with the organizations.
Amanda Glassman, Chief Executive Officer of CGDE and Executive Vice President of CGD, said:
“After careful consideration and consultation about the various legal paths ahead of us, we have decided to fight the next phase of this case back in the Employment Tribunal.
“While we are disappointed in the recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, we note that the judgment makes clear that while gender-critical beliefs may be protected, actions that harass or discriminate against trans people cannot be undertaken with impunity. We will not appeal that ruling, but we will now return to the Employment Tribunal to make our case and dispute Maya Forstater’s version of events. We seek to protect our right and our obligation to maintain a workplace that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive to trans people and any vulnerable minority groups.
“We stand by our values of inclusion and that all people should be treated with respect and dignity.”
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