Gina Martin

We are incredibly honoured to welcome trailblazing gender equality activist Gina Martin to the bookshop. After successfully campaigning to make upskirting a sexual offence in the UK, leading to the Voyeurism Act 2019, Gina has been unstoppable in promoting and fighting for gender equality. She is now a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality.

Within her phenomenal new book, Gina shines a spotlight on our increasingly polarised society and details how having productive discussions about social justice issues has never been more challenging, or more crucial. From the persistent ('not all men,' 'I don't see colour') to the insidious ('to play devil's advocate...', 'climate change is coming'), too often, antagonistic or problematic responses threaten to distract and derail our most urgent conversations.

Tackling twenty of the most enduring conversation-stoppers, No Offence, But... equips readers with the knowledge, tools, and context to respond with confidence. Alongside other outstanding writers, educators, and advocates, Gina helps us to unpick these phrases, understand why they are harmful, and feel empowered to change the conversation.

'Gina Martin is a force of nature; a living, breathing, campaigning example of how a single individual can bring about vital change in our justice system... my admiration for her courage and brilliance knows no bounds.' - The Secret Barrister

'Gina Martin's powerful campaigning and vital activism changed the law, making our country safer for women and girls.' - Sadiq Khan