Emma Bateman is an anti-transgender activist. Bateman as associated with Gender Critical Greens.
Background
Emma Bateman joined the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) in 2009. Bateman became actively involved in party structures and was elected to the Green Party Women (GPW) committee in October 2019, shortly thereafter serving as one of its co-chairs.
Anti-trans activism
In January 2021, Bateman was re-elected co-chair of GPW. At the Spring Conference in March 2021, Bateman brought a motion entitled “Ensuring Sex and Gender are not Conflated when Gathering Data,” aimed at distinguishing sex and gender in policy development. The motion was removed from the agenda shortly before debate. Two days later, Bateman was placed on a no-fault suspension after questioning whether a trans-identified male committee member was biologically female. The suspension was lifted after five months.
In January 2022, Bateman was elected co-chair of GPW for a third consecutive term. On February 4, 2022, Bateman was again given multiple no-fault suspensions and later a six-month disciplinary suspension following allegations related to Bateman’s remarks on gender and trans issues.
In January 2023 Bateman was expelled from the Green Party following complaints related to Bateman’s gender-critical stance. After a series of appeals and reinstatements through November 2023, Bateman was expelled again in January 2024. Bateman initiated legal action against the Green Party, claiming discrimination due to Bateman’s gender-critical beliefs.
Anti–trans coverage
McCaffrey, Ben (January 24, 2026). Green Party in legal battle with ex-member suspended for mocking ‘fairy’ pronouns. GBNews https://www.gbnews.com/politics/green-party-legal-battle-member-suspended-mocking-fairy-pronouns
Gibbons, Amy (January 23, 2026). Green Party in trans legal row over ‘fairy’ pronouns. The Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/23/green-party-in-trans-legal-row-over-fairy-pronouns/
Green Women’s Declaration with Emma Bateman, Jessica Goldfinch, and Mia Hughes (July 3, 2025). On the WPATH – Transitioning Scandals and Social Contagion. https://www.greenwomensdeclaration.uk/news/webinar-on-the-wpath-transitioning-scandals-and-social-contagion
Tribunal Tweets (January 13, 2025). Emma Bateman vs the Green Party et al. Open Justice with Tribunal Tweets https://tribunaltweets.substack.com/p/emma-bateman-vs-the-green-party-et
Staff report (September 10, 2024). Greens accused of silencing opponents of gender ideology. The Christian Institute https://www.christian.org.uk/news/greens-accused-of-silencing-opponents-of-gender-ideology/
Jaffer, Kumail (September 6, 2024). Green Party accused of ‘exiling’ gender-critical members who questioned its position on trans rights as disgruntled supporters stage free-speech protest at annual conference. Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13821721/Green-Party-accused-exiling-gender-critical-members-trans-rights.html
Manning, Sanchez (March 5, 2022). Green Party faces another court battle as second member sues over controversial transgender policy. Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10582183/Green-Party-faces-court-battle-second-member-sues-controversial-transgender-policy.html
Linehan, Graham (January 25, 2022). Congratulations, Emma Bateman! Some hope for the Greens as they fight back against ideological capture of their party. The Glinner Update https://grahamlinehan.substack.com/p/congratulations-emma-bateman
Selected writing by Bateman
Bateman, Emma (January 30, 2024). Emma Bateman – Expelled. Gender Critical Greens https://gcgreens.uk/suspended-expelled-resigned/emma-bateman-expelled/
Bateman, Emma (November 2020). Written evidence submitted by Miss Emma Bateman [GRA1987]. https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/18173/pdf/
Media
Women’s Declaration International (July 17, 2025). Emma Bateman, UK, Green Party update #FQT #WDI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-yaaeRtw3k
Battle of Ideas with Emma Bateman (Apr 3, 2025). Now is the time to invest in nuclear energy | Emma Bateman | Battle of Ideas 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk93GNyN-84
Graham Linehan with Emma Bateman (January 27, 2023). Emma Bateman –what’s going on with the Greens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNJYd3Pph-0
The Mess We’re In with Graham Linehan, “Arty Morty,” Helen Staniland, and Emma Bateman (March 23, 2022). 111: Emma Bateman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb1_Vw4U9GM
Women’s Declaration International (March 14, 2022). Emma Bateman, Green party position on women’s sex based rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DVuiKiOtlQ
- (March 14, 2022). I won’t be silenced, by Emma Bateman of Green Party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aMsEmDXK0c
Resources
X/Twitter (x.com)
Crowdjustice (crowdjustice.com)
- The Green Party must respect our sex!
- crowdjustice.com/case/equality-act-investigation-aga-1
Greens in Exile (https://greensinexile.org.uk/exile-emma-bateman)
- Greens in Exile – Emma Bateman
- https://greensinexile.org.uk/exile-emma-bateman [archive]