The BBC has apologized to JK Rowling for the second time in less than a month after she was accused of having transphobic views on a live current affairs show. In a discussion about Harry Potter vi…
for the second time in less than a month after she was accused of having transphobic views on a live current affairs show.Good Morning Scotland
Carrie Marshall, a writer and broadcaster, said: “This is having a measurable effect on trans people’s lives and potentially our safety too. I think that’s why so many trans people are concerned about this game.”The BBC said it reviewed audience complaints about the discussion, which broadcast on February 10. In a statement, it said the exchange did not meet editorial standards.
“This fell below the rigorous editorial standards we’ve applied to our broad coverage of trans and gender recognition stories across BBC Scotland’s news and current affairs output, and we apologise for that.”, saying it was “possible to separate the artist from the art.”after an attack on Rowling from transgender gamer Stacey Henley went unchallenged. The corporation received 200 complaints about the show and apologized earlier this month.
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