Lynne Pinches, a 53-year-old pool player, is bringing a discrimination case seeking about £30,000 after claiming she was barred from competitions. According to reporting, Pinches says the ban was discriminatory and linked to her public objections to trans women taking part in female categories. She alleges the decision to restrict her participation was motivated by her campaign on the eligibility issue rather than sporting reasons. The case is presented as an assertion that governing or event rules and enforcement decisions treated her unfairly because of her views. The available reports focus on Pinches’ allegations, including the timing and basis of the restriction and the reason she believes it was imposed. No court or tribunal outcome is reported in the provided material, and responses from competition organisers or any governing body are not included here. The dispute centers on participation in women’s competitions and whether the actions taken against Pinches comply with relevant anti-discrimination laws and established procedures.
Pool player Lynne Pinches files discrimination claim over alleged ban from women’s competitions
Lynne Pinches, a 53-year-old pool player, is bringing a discrimination case seeking about £30,000 after claiming she was barred from competitions. According to reporting, Pinches says the ban was disc...
- Lynne Pinches, 53, files a discrimination case seeking around £30,000.
- Pinches claims she is barred from competitions or women’s events.
- She says the ban is discriminatory.
- She links the alleged discrimination to her campaign opposing trans women in female categories.
- The provided reports include Pinches’ allegations but do not state any decision or outcome.
Lynne Pinches, 53, pictured right, claims the decision to ban her was discriminatory and was motivated by her campaign to stop transwomen from taking part in female categories.
1 month agoLynne Pinches, 53, pictured right, claims the decision to ban her was discriminatory and was motivated by her campaign to stop transwomen from taking part in female categories.
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