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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Deputy political editor

Green party incorrectly sacked spokesperson in part over trans rights views, court rules

Shahrar Ali with Siân Berry
Shahrar Ali (left) with the former co-leader Siân Berry. Photograph: Mark Kerrison/Alamy

The Green party incorrectly removed a spokesperson in part because of his views on transgender rights, a court has ruled, while saying the wrongdoing was largely procedural and that parties are allowed to sack people because their views contravene policy.

Shahrar Ali, a former deputy leader of the Greens in England and Wales, began legal action last year after the party had sacked him as the spokesperson for policing and domestic safety in February 2022.

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