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BBC Presenters Told To Challenge Guests Who Label Others “Transphobic” After J.K. Rowling Errors
BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after news items on JK Rowling fell short of editorial standards.
EXCLUSIVE: BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after the broadcaster admitted that news items on JK Rowling fell short of its editorial standards. In an internal briefing note, BBC journalists and production teams were advised that “care is needed” when people are labeled “transphobic” and the term should be interrogated during on-air debate. Davie gave evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee this week amid concern over a BBC complaint unit ruling against Radio 4 Today show presenter Justin Webb last month.
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