Simon McGarr
Simon McGarr is a legal expert and commentator, known for his insights on LGBTQ+ rights and legal matters within the context of European law. He recently highlighted the relevance of a European Court ruling regarding lived gender identity, emphasizing its implications for Irish law, especially in light of debates surrounding gender recognition and trans rights. McGarr's work seeks to clarify the legal landscape concerning these issues, countering narratives that draw unwarranted parallels with developments in the UK.
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Recent news mentions
Solicitor Simon McGarr represented one of the Rossport Five and discussed the quandary judges face in Enoch Burke's case.
To free or not to free Enoch Burke? That is the question haunting judges – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-23
Simon McGarr wrote about a recent judgement related to a person's lived gender identity.
Britain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminism – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
