"The BBC has ruled that one of its most recognizable anchors breached impartiality standards after she changed the scripted term pregnant people to women live on air, a moment that went viral and was cheered online by gender-critical activists, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The British broadcaster's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) found anchor Martine Croxall's facial expression and audible hesitation amounted to an implicit stance in the ongoing battle about trans language and categories."
"The ECU concluded she appeared to express a controversial view about trans people. In the June broadcast, Croxall introduced a segment on the danger posed by heatwaves. She read off the Teleprompter before correcting the line: Malcolm Mistry, who was involved in the research, says that the aged, pregnant people women and those with pre-existing health conditions need to take precautions."
A BBC anchor altered a scripted term from "pregnant people" to "women" live during a June broadcast about heatwave risks. The Executive Complaints Unit found the anchor's facial expression and audible hesitation created the impression of an implicit personal stance on trans language and categories. The guest in the segment used the term "pregnant women." The clip spread across social platforms and was celebrated by gender-critical activists, prompting both congratulations and complaints. No formal punishment was recorded at the time. The ECU noted a clumsy script but concluded that appearing to express a personal view on a controversial matter fell short of BBC expectations.
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