UK Conservative MPs described it as ‘ridiculous’ and accused the police of ‘arresting people for making jokes’.

The Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with harassing Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone.

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.

She was asked about forgiving Daniel Radcliffe following the publication of the Cass report.