Spare a thought today for the UK employers, government departments, health boards, academic institutions and sporting bodies who’ve been breaking equality law to appease activist groups. So many HR manuals to pulp. So many out-of-court settlements to pay. This quote was posted by J.K. Rowling on social media (Twitter/X) in early April 2024, following a landmark ruling in the UK that clarified aspects of gender-critical beliefs and sex-based rights under the Equality Act 2010.