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[[Joanna Cherry]] is a Scottish politician and former judge who has been a prominent figure in Scottish politics, particularly within the Scottish National Party (SNP). As a member of the SNP, she has held various roles, including serving as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Her career has been marked by significant legal expertise, but also by controversies surrounding her public statements on gender and feminism. |
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[[Joanna Cherry]] was born in 1964 and studied law at the University of Edinburgh. She qualified as a solicitor and later became a judge, serving on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2018. Her legal career positioned her as a respected figure in Scottish jurisprudence, but her transition into politics brought her into the spotlight for different reasons. |
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[[Joanna Cherry]] joined the SNP in 2015 and was elected as an MSP for Edinburgh Central in 2016. However, her tenure in politics has been overshadowed by controversies, particularly her public comments on gender issues. In 2023, she claimed to have been "cancelled" over her views on gender, a statement that drew significant criticism from feminist groups and other politicians. The claim was discussed in a blog post by [j4mb.org.uk](https://j4mb.org.uk/2023/05/02/snp-mp-joanna-cherry-says-she-has-been-cancelled-over-gender-views/), which highlighted the polarizing nature of her remarks. |
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In 2020, [[Joanna Cherry]] ruled out running in the Scottish Parliament elections unless the SNP addressed allegations of misogyny within the party. This statement, reported by [The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/joanna-cherry-rules-out-holyrood-run-unless-snp-faces-up-to-misogyny-4702245), reflected broader concerns about the treatment of women within the SNP and underscored the tensions between her personal views and the party's public stance on gender equality. |
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Despite the controversies, [[Joanna Cherry]] remains a notable figure in Scottish politics, with her legal background often cited in debates about judicial independence and political influence. Her career illustrates the complex interplay between legal expertise and political activism, though her statements on gender issues have sparked ongoing debates about the role of feminism in public life. |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 7 October 2026
Joanna Cherry is a Scottish politician and former judge who has been a prominent figure in Scottish politics, particularly within the Scottish National Party (SNP). As a member of the SNP, she has held various roles, including serving as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Her career has been marked by significant legal expertise, but also by controversies surrounding her public statements on gender and feminism.
Early Life and Career
Joanna Cherry was born in 1964 and studied law at the University of Edinburgh. She qualified as a solicitor and later became a judge, serving on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2018. Her legal career positioned her as a respected figure in Scottish jurisprudence, but her transition into politics brought her into the spotlight for different reasons.
Political Involvement and Controversies
Joanna Cherry joined the SNP in 2015 and was elected as an MSP for Edinburgh Central in 2016. However, her tenure in politics has been overshadowed by controversies, particularly her public comments on gender issues. In 2023, she claimed to have been "cancelled" over her views on gender, a statement that drew significant criticism from feminist groups and other politicians. The claim was discussed in a blog post by [j4mb.org.uk](https://j4mb.org.uk/2023/05/02/snp-mp-joanna-cherry-says-she-has-been-cancelled-over-gender-views/), which highlighted the polarizing nature of her remarks.
In 2020, Joanna Cherry ruled out running in the Scottish Parliament elections unless the SNP addressed allegations of misogyny within the party. This statement, reported by [The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/joanna-cherry-rules-out-holyrood-run-unless-snp-faces-up-to-misogyny-4702245), reflected broader concerns about the treatment of women within the SNP and underscored the tensions between her personal views and the party's public stance on gender equality.
Legal and Political Legacy
Despite the controversies, Joanna Cherry remains a notable figure in Scottish politics, with her legal background often cited in debates about judicial independence and political influence. Her career illustrates the complex interplay between legal expertise and political activism, though her statements on gender issues have sparked ongoing debates about the role of feminism in public life.
References
- [j4mb.org.uk](https://j4mb.org.uk/2023/05/02/snp-mp-joanna-cherry-says-she-has-been-cancelled-over-gender-views/) - [The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/joanna-cherry-rules-out-holyrood-run-unless-snp-faces-up-to-misogyny-4702245)
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