Allowing trans swimmers in women-only pond ‘is illegal’

The City of London corporation is breaking the law by allowing trans women to swim in a women-only pond in Hampstead Heath, the High Court was told. Hampstead Heath in north London offers three ponds for outer bathing – a men’s pond, women’s pond and a mixed pond. Sex Matters, a group campaigning for services based on biological sex, are applying for permission to appeal against a City of London decision to allow trans people to use the pond based…