Falkner

American

[fawk-ner] / ˈfɔk nər /

noun

William. Faulkner, William.

Falkner British

/ ˈfɔːknə /

noun

a variant spelling of (William) Faulkner

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Baroness Falkner said the code of practice "balances the rights of trans people as well as women".

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Writing to the home secretary and Met Police chief Mark Rowley, commission chair Baroness Kishwer Falkner said "we are concerned that some recent responses may not strike the right balance between security and fundamental rights".

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It was Baroness Falkner, the woman who heads the watchdog that regulates equality laws, who described the judgement as a victory for common sense.

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Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said the organisation was "pleased" the judgment addressed "difficulties" it highlighted in its submission to the court.

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Chairwoman Baroness Kishwer Falkner said they must proactively support disabled students instead of waiting on them to come forward and ask for help.

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