Open letter to BBC criticises poor coverage of trans issues
Over 900 have signed an open letter to the BBC on poor editorial standards when reporting on issues that affect the trans community.
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BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity
The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall.
BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”.
Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
BBC criticised for covering trans topics without trans input
The BBC has been criticised for airing a series of segments discussed trans topics, but did not feature any trans guests.
Labour politician backs LGB Alliance
Dave Ward, a Labour councillor for Colliers Wood, London, publicly shared his support for the controversial anti-trans group, the LGB Alliance.
BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay
Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list.