Kent County Council decided to remove trans-focused books from children's sections in libraries, leading to claims of devastating effects on trans youth. The announcement by leader Linden Kemkaran emphasized the belief that suggesting children might be in the 'wrong body' is unacceptable. Reform UK, which controls the council with a history of poor LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, made this decision following a significant electoral victory. There is currently uncertainty about which specific books were removed, raising concerns among some council members about the vagueness of the decision.
The removal of trans-focused books from children’s sections of Kent’s libraries will have a "devastating" impact on trans young people and their families.
Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran announced the removal of "trans material" from all children's sections, making a statement that labeling children as being in the 'wrong body' is unacceptable.
Following a victory in local elections, Reform UK, known for its anti-LGBTQ+ stance, now controls Kent County Council, highlighting its agenda against trans rights.
Opposition members have criticized the decision as vague, expressing concern about the unknown specifics regarding the targeted books and the rationale behind their removal.
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