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Trans Women Should Not Compete In Female Sport - PM by blaqsainz(m): 5:17pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does not believe
transgender women should compete in female sporting events
- a view he conceded may be "controversial".
The issue of transgender athletes - centred around the
balance of inclusion, sporting fairness and safety in
women's sport - has recently focused on the case of
transgender cyclist Emily Bridges.
Bridges was recently ruled ineligible to compete in her first
elite women's race by cycling's world governing body.
Johnson was speaking on a range of issues, including the
government's approach to the ban on so-called conversion
therapy, before adding: "I don't think biological males
should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that's
a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be
sensible.
"I also happen to think that women should have spaces -
whether it's in hospitals, prison or changing rooms - which
are dedicated to women. That's as far as my thinking has
developed on this issue.
"If that puts me in conflict with some others, then we have
got to work it all out. It doesn't mean I'm not immensely
sympathetic to people who want to change gender, to
transition and it's vital we give people the maximum love and
support in making those decisions.
"These are complex issues and they can't be solved with one
swift, easy piece of legislation. It takes a lot of thought to
get this right."
In response to Johnson's comments, LGBTQ+ charity
Stonewall said: "Trans people deserve the same opportunities
as everyone else to enjoy the benefits of sport and blanket
exclusions on trans people participating are fundamentally
unfair.
"This is a complex and fast-evolving issu |
Re: Trans Women Should Not Compete In Female Sport - PM by advanceDNA: 5:27pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
Finally someone in power doesn’t care about sounding politically correct They should give them their own sport category....But that would mean trans women are not real women if they can’t compete with biological or real women.... The fight go loud gaaaaannnnn!!! Boris, I hope you dont get in trouble for this 1 Like |
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