In this talk, Zoe Playdon reveals the life story of Ewan Forbes, a Scottish trans man whose secret 1968 legal case had a profound impact on trans rights for decades. This hugely important case would have changed the lives of trans people across the world-if it hadn’t been hidden. The hearing was conducted privately, the media were gagged, and those involved were sworn to secrecy. The case remained unknown until 1996 and now finally is described here, along with the life of Ewan Forbes, for the first time. Enlightening and galvanizing, Playdon's book, The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes, is a singular contribution to trans history and the ongoing struggle for trans rights.
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