UK: Judge Allows Nurse to Refer to Trans Doctor as Male
Above: Victoria Hospital, the largest hospital in Fife, on May 31, 2021 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. Image copyright: Ken Jack/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
This is a welcome shift. The tribunal has upheld free speech and the right to personal beliefs by allowing individuals to use preferred terms and preventing government-mandated language.
Left narrative
By permitting misgendering, this ruling undermines transgender dignity and fosters hostility. It hinders the establishment of inclusive spaces and legitimizes discrimination against transgender individuals.
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