Why this matters

The right to hold and express gender critical beliefs is protected under UK law, as confirmed in the landmark case of Forstater v CGD Europe.

 The right to express legitimate and non-threatening criticism of religious or philosophical beliefs — including Islam or any other belief system — should also be a key part of freedom of expression in a democratic society, however as we all know that is slipping at the moment and we are at risk of losing our ancient civil liberties and freedoms.

As I say, my Islam critical beliefs are towards the ideology of Islam, not an attack on muslims as individuals. CMS did not attempt to say that my conduct at work was in any way inappropriate. At no point did I engage in any conduct targeting individuals in my workplace. I simply expressed protected views about matters of public debate — outside of work  as part of my political campaigning — and for this I was dismissed and lost my livelihood that had taken so long to build, just because I wanted to stand up for my country and try to protect it and build it back up to what I believe it can be.

I believe that with my legal team we can set precedent to ensure that all people, including those standing for political parties, are not subject to unlawful discrimination because of their beliefs and their campaigns on important issues in society.

What's at stake

This case is about more than my job. It is about whether:

• Employees can be punished simply for expressing their genuinely held beliefs.
• It is acceptable for large employers to act in ways that chill freedom of expression on important societal issues.
• The Equality Act truly protects belief for everyone — or only for those with fashionable or “woke” views.

 If employers are allowed to sack staff for protected gender critical beliefs — or for expressing criticism of any religion as an ideology — then we are all at risk. As the world gets more dangerous, free speech is an integral part of ensuring we leave our children a safer and freer world.

Why I need your help

CMS Cameron McKenna is a vast firm with deep resources.

I am just one individual.

To pursue this case and seek justice, I need to raise funds to cover legal advice and representation. My solicitor is Elliot Hammer who represented the Free Speech Union in the recent Court of Appeal seminal case on free speech, Higgs v Farmor’s School.

Without your help, it will be extremely difficult to hold CMS to account.

How you can support

 If you care about:

• Freedom of belief
• Freedom of expression
• Fair treatment in the workplace

  …then please consider supporting this campaign.

Your contribution will help me fight this case — and help establish an important precedent that protects all of us.

Use of funds

All money raised will go directly towards legal costs.  I have already finished ACAS early conciliation and will issue my claim against CMS in July 2025. I will provide an update when we have lodged the claim.

If, for any reason, there is a surplus after the case, the remainder will be donated to another case supporting gender critical or Islam critical beliefs

Thank you

Thank you for standing with me. Together we can show that no employee should be punished simply for their beliefs — or for lawful expression of ideas in a free society.

Please donate and share this page — your support will make a real difference.