The BBC has been criticised for airing a series of segments on Newsnight which discussed trans topics, but did not feature any trans or gender diverse guests, including a December showing which discussed the high court ruling to restrict young people’s access to puberty blockers.
This segment featured interviews with Kiera Bell, who brought about the case to prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers, and Mermaids CEO Susie Green who is an ally, but does not identify as transgender. Katy Montgomerie, a renowned feminist and trans rights campaigner, questioned the BBC over its decision to not feature any trans guests when discussing issues which affect trans people.