Thread by @fairplaywomen

Last year the BBC breached its own guidelines on suicide. Many complained and got brushed off. 7 months later, perseverance and determination paid off, and the head of complaints has now admitted the BBC failed and cut out huge chunks from the article /1

spectator.co.uk/article/bbc-fi…

Here's the original article authored by disgraced LGBT correspondent Ben Hunte. He's now no longer in post and has moved elsewhere within the BBC /2

web.archive.org/web/2020122209…

Here's the new version. Ben Hunte's name gone. Gone too outrageous and unsubstantiated claims by Adrian Harrop, Helen Webberley (Gender GP) and an anonymous clinician all saying the Bell ruling will lead to suicide of children /3
bbc.co.uk/news/education…

Harrop was quoted saying "...children who are in a real state of distress and anxiety. Sadly, there is a very real risk of seeing more suicides" NOW GONE /4

This quote from Helen Webberley of Gender GP DELETED by head of BBC complaints

"The mental health implications of this cannot be underestimated, and the risk of self-harm and suicide must be acknowledged." 5

GONE a quote from an anonymous clinician claiming suicide attempts have already happened

"I know of several young people who have tried to take their lives" /6

Instead, quotes from Keira Bell and mother of child awaiting treatment added to restore some balance in the article /7

Measly clarification despite massive corrections and a delay of 7 months. /8

"Correction 8th July 2021: This article has been amended following a complaint to the BBC's Executive Complaints Unit."

This is not the BBC's only failing went it comes to biased coverage of trans issues.

The BBC's approach to sex and gender has been summarised in this excellent report published by @CommSenseUK /9

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