Linzi Smith, a UK lesbian, has won a landmark High Court case in the UK. She accused the police of embracing gender ideology in a way that could result in partiality and unfairness for the broader community. It stemmed from police marching in uniform during a Pride parade.

The judge found that there would have been ‘issues’ in policing with impartiality if, for example, an “attempted counter demonstration by gender critical people” broke out.

Court filings outline how Smith "entirely accepts that it was necessary for the event to be policed, but she objects to what she sees as the force and/or members of the force associating themselves with the views of supporters of gender ideology and transgender activists by actively participating".

"Gender ideology", she claimed, had been "embraced by the organisers of the event" and was supported by "many of the participants".

The police marched with a pride flag and had displayed pride colours on banners, a bus and more.

Smith said that police officers who partook in the above acted "contrary to their duties of impartiality" and that the decision to authorise and support it was unlawful.

Prof Kathleen Stock provided a written statement to the court and also said, "For me, the sight of the Northumbria Police either participating in Pride marches, supporting Pride events in public statements, or using or encouraging the use of Progress or rainbow flags, emblems, lanyards or other symbols associated with trans causes in a public-facing way, conveys its support for gender ideology.

"If that is not the force's intention, it is certainly its effect."

Responding to the judgment, Smith said: "I am delighted with the judgement of the court. It is terrifying to live in a community where the police have abandoned their duty of impartiality and embraced a highly controversial political cause.

"I've experienced first-hand what happens when the police forget their duty of impartiality.

"I posted some gender-critical tweets, and Northumbria Police launched an investigation into my conduct - but when I received appalling homophobic abuse as a lesbian, they did absolutely nothing.

"Their participation in the Pride march clearly shows where their sympathies lie. Today however, the court has ruled decisively that the Chief Constable acted unlawfully.

"My hope is that Northumbria Police change their ways and follow this ruling.

"If they do, they will be policing the community for everyone."

Police in Australia display similar activism with rainbow themed flags and colours. They clearly favor transgender ideology above reality and biological sciences. How can the public have confidence in their ability to police when they deny reality and reject evidence-based facts?

^{Image source: The Telegraph, Police wrong to join Pride march, judge rules.}