The controversial politician Boris Johnson plunged into the controversy over the rights of transsexuals by stating that biological males should not be able to compete in sporting events exclusively for women. The British Prime Minister also said that parents should “at least be involved” in the decisions children make to change their gender.
Johnson He made his most important comments yet on the subject that has sparked controversy in world sport, while facing a division of opinions on the ban on conversion therapy. During a visit to a hospital in Welwyn Garden City, the Prime Minister was asked about the therapy before setting out his views on trans people in general.
Boris Johnson causes a stir for his opinion on transgender women in women’s sports.
His statement comes after transgender cyclist Emily Bridges was denied a ride in the British National Championships at the weekend. #DecideInformado pic.twitter.com/B1f54tPSF0
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“I don’t think it’s reasonable for children to be seen as competent to make decisions about their gender or what irreversible treatments they might undergo. I think there should be parental involvement at a minimum.” And he added: “I don’t think biological men should compete in women’s sporting events.”
Boris Johnson he acknowledged that “there are complexities and sensitivities when moving from the realm of sexuality to the gender issue. I’m afraid there are things that I think still need to be worked out.”
“There are complexities and sensitivities when you move from the area of sexuality to the question of gender”, says PM Boris Johnson, adding “I don’t think it’s reasonable” for children to “take decisions on their gender” without a parent’s involvement.https://t.co/1tlTUMzZ7e pic.twitter.com/ieyjnK4enQ
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His statements have caused controversy and his political rivals have been quick to criticize them. the gay deputy Elliot Colburn said that the dispute was “totally unnecessary and a huge own goal”.
The Prime Minister’s remarks on sport come after the transsexual cyclist was prevented last week from Emily Bridges compete in a women’s event after the International Cycling Union ruled she was ineligible to ride with women.
BridgesThe 21-year-old, who was due to compete for the first time in a women’s event at the British National Omnium Championships, set a junior men’s national record at 25 miles in 2018 and began hormone therapy last year to lower his testosterone levels.
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