JK Rowling Debate Broke BBC Rules After Author Was Accused Of Being “Nasty” Transphobe

The BBC has said a radio debate about JK Rowling "did not meet the BBC’s editorial standards of impartiality" after she was accused of transphobia.

April 13, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Dennis Boyd

However we should have challenged Stacey Henley more directly on her claims and apologise that we did not.

Davis also said that criticism from listeners was fair.

We hadnt intended or cast it that way,he tweeted.

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Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content,dodged questions about Rowling.

TheHarry Potterstory is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance.

Thats our priority whats on screen.