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FA’s Rainbow Laces campaign under fire

News RoomBy News RoomDecember 10, 202410 ViewsNo Comments4 Mins Read
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The Football Association (FA) is facing criticism from Harry Miller, the founder of Fair Cop, regarding its Rainbow Laces campaign, which promotes support for the LGBTQ+ community in football. This backlash comes in the wake of legal action taken by Linzi Smith, a Newcastle United fan who has been banned from attending matches until 2026 due to her public expression of gender-critical views on social media.

Smith’s legal team, SinclairsLaw, has issued a formal letter to the FA, asserting that the governing body has “acted unlawfully” by encouraging Premier League players to wear equipment adorned with rainbow colours during its Rainbow Laces initiative. Speaking in defence of Smith, Miller characterised the FA’s actions as part of a broader agenda enforced by advocacy groups such as Stonewall and suggested an overreach by authorities in relation to fans who hold gender-critical opinions.

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Miller expressed his criticism vehemently during an interview with right-wing broadcaster GB News, labelling the FA, Stonewall, and the police as part of an “axis of evil”. He highlighted Smith’s situation, stating that her ban resulted from her belief in biological sex, saying, “she said that she was LGB, not LGBT”. He posited that such views would lead to football enthusiasts being “hounded” by authorities and facing considerable sanctions, stating that the FA’s message to the 35 million annual football viewers is that those with gender-critical beliefs are unwelcome in the sport.

Furthermore, Miller made a provocative comparison, equating the current climate surrounding discussions of gender identity and football with a “fascist regime.” He asserted the need for immediate action to prevent what he perceives as an encroachment of gender identity issues into women’s sports. “The time to kick this out and address this is not when it reaches full term growth,” he emphasised, advocating for urgent steps to remove Stonewall’s influence from football altogether.

Miller also underscored the political nature of Pride and the policies championed by Stonewall, referencing a political manifesto published by the organisation in 2019 as a point of contention. He concluded with a vow to pursue the removal of Stonewall from football, asserting, “We’re going to do it quickly, and we’re going to do it forever.”

Source: Noah Wire Services

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  • https://freespeechunion.org/banned-and-spied-on-for-her-beliefs-fsu-member-launches-legal-action-against-newcastle-united-football-club/ – Corroborates the details of Linzi Smith’s ban from Newcastle United and her legal action against the club and the Premier League due to her gender-critical views.
  • https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/linzi-smith-banned-spied-on/ – Provides additional details on Linzi Smith’s case, including the letters before action sent to Newcastle United and the Premier League, and the nature of the investigation against her.
  • https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/linzi-smith-banned-spied-on/ – Explains the specific posts on social media that led to Linzi Smith’s ban and the subsequent legal actions she is taking.
  • https://freespeechunion.org/banned-and-spied-on-for-her-beliefs-fsu-member-launches-legal-action-against-newcastle-united-football-club/ – Describes the ‘Stasi-style’ investigation by the Premier League and the detailed report compiled on Linzi Smith, including personal information.
  • https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/linzi-smith-banned-spied-on/ – Mentions the media coverage of Linzi Smith’s case, including articles from the Telegraph, Spectator, and Daily Mail Online.
  • https://www.noahwire.com – Although not directly linked here, this is the source mentioned for the overall context of Harry Miller’s criticism of the FA’s Rainbow Laces campaign and the legal dispute involving Linzi Smith.
  • https://freespeechunion.org/banned-and-spied-on-for-her-beliefs-fsu-member-launches-legal-action-against-newcastle-united-football-club/ – Highlights the involvement of the Free Speech Union in supporting Linzi Smith’s legal action and the broader implications for freedom of expression.
  • https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/linzi-smith-banned-spied-on/ – Details the legal claims against Newcastle United and the Premier League, including the infringement of Linzi Smith’s rights under the Equality Act and the Data Protection Act.
  • https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/linzi-smith-banned-spied-on/ – Explains the financial support needed for Linzi Smith’s legal action and the potential impact on other fans who may have been similarly targeted.
  • https://freespeechunion.org/banned-and-spied-on-for-her-beliefs-fsu-member-launches-legal-action-against-newcastle-united-football-club/ – Discusses the broader trend of investigations by the Premier League and the potential impact on thousands of fans.

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