Allison Bailey
Allison Bailey, born 1970, is a barrister specialising in criminal defence law who works in London, England. Bailey initiated an employment tribunal claim against her legal chambers and Stonewall Equality Limited in 2020. The case has attracted widespread public and media attention, particularly in relation to the Diversity Champions programme. Bailey was born and grew up in Cowley, Oxfordshire. Her parents are Jamaican [1]. She achieved a First class degree from University of Manchester and worked part-time as a housing support worker with women and children survivors of sexual violence. Bailey describes herself as a "a feminist, a lesbian, a lifelong campaigner for racial equality, lesbian, gay, and bisexual rights". Through crowdfunding Bailey raised £150,975.00 of £150,000.00 for legal action against Stonewall [2]. In October 2021 Bailey was the key note speaker at the LGBAlliance Conference [3].
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- ↑ Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4
- ↑ Website at 13.11.2021 https://allisonbailey.co.uk/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otbfv45TRK0 Keynote Speech by Allison Bailey (LGB Alliance Conference 2021)
