Related: JK Rowling’s new book is about a man who dresses up like a woman…to kill peopleNews of the character comes after Rowling has faced a barrage of criticism for voicing her concerns about extending trans rights.A leading trans right charity in the UK, Mermaids, is among those to express concerns over the character in Troubled Blood.
A spokesperson told CNN that someone presenting as another gender to attack people, “Is a long-standing and somewhat tired trope, responsible for the demonization of a small group of people, simply hoping to live their lives with dignity.”Black – who won a screenwriting Oscar for the movie, Milk, in 2009 – yesterday retweeted a news story from Pink News about Rowling’s latest book.JK’s work has always been.