The ordeal began when Leigh informed the gym she was transgender in her initial enquiry so she could be “upfront” with them
A woman who has alleged she was refused from being able to train at a gym in Belfast because she is trans has opened up about the online abuse she has experienced after posting about her ordeal on social media.
READ MORE: LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe in Irish schools as new report highlights harassment and exclusion The owner also shared a legal letter on Facebook which was sent to him by another trans person who said that refusing someone on the grounds of their gender contravenes the Sex Discrimination Order 1976.When contacted by the Daily Star, the gym owner said "My statement is as follows," and then sent two laughing face emojis.
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