City of London Corporation comments on Hampstead Heath bathing ponds judicial review

The City of London Corporation, which is the trustee of the Hampstead Heath charity, has issued a statement about the judicial review concerning the Hampstead Heath bathing ponds. The statement is attributed to a spokesperson for the Corporation. The statement does not say when it was issued and gives no details of the claim.

The spokesperson said the Supreme Court had clarified the legal definition of "sex". According to the spokesperson, however, the court did not require all services to become single-sex, and it did not prevent trans-inclusive arrangements.

The spokesperson also described the Corporation's priorities. They said its focus is, and always has been, on providing a safe, respectful and well-managed environment for everyone who uses the ponds. The spokesperson added that the Corporation is confident its approach is lawful, proportionate and appropriate.

These are the Corporation's own views. The statement does not include comments from any other party and does not report any ruling in the judicial review.