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Academic leading sex and gender research review for government also criticises ‘shocking failure of leadership in sector’ after professor’s tribunal win against OU

Ringleader Dr Leigh Downes (pictured) who identifies as non-binary, led the harassment drive against Prof Jo Phoenix - publishing an open letter with 368 staff signatures to create a pile-on.

Scholar found to have faced ‘hostile environment’ due to gender-critical views warns ruling has implications for all universities, but fears more troubling cases to come

EXCLUSIVE: Jo Phoenix, a criminology professor, this week won her unfair dismissal claim against her former employer the Open University (OU).

Vice-chancellor announces ‘major independent review’ after acknowledging ‘in several areas we fell very short’

Tribunal rules criminologist Jo Phoenix was forced out of institution, which was ‘fearful’ about being seen to support gender-critical beliefs

On BBC Womans Hour, Jo revealed how her beliefs made her feel like a pariah and how she found the experience comparable to the impact of her rape case.

Jo Phoenix asked bosses for help after receiving an onslaught of criticism and death threats, an employment tribunal heard. But the Open University (OU) did not help, it was ruled.

Author J. K. Rowling was in a buoyant mood last week. Ive taken the precaution of laying in a large stock of champagne, she tweeted gleefully.

Shocking statistics revealed today show more than 6,500 sex attacks took place in UK hospitals in the space of only three years.