BBC Newsreader Martine Croxall faced backlash after changing trans-inclusive language on a teleprompter to 'women' during a live broadcast. While discussing heat-related deaths, Croxall replaced the phrase 'pregnant people' with 'women,' which led to a viral clip and strong reactions from both supporters and critics. The BBC asserted its commitment to impartiality but supported Croxall, stating her actions were accurate and aligned with the context of the report. Croxall had been a staff member since 2001 and made the change based on her editorial judgement.
During a sequence about heatwaves, Martine Croxall was reading a script that directly quoted a report from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. As the language wasn't clearly attributed, she used her editorial judgement to adjust the wording.
Malcolm Mistry, who was involved in the research, said the aged, pregnant people - women - and those with pre-existing health conditions need to take precautions.
The BBC's response to one complaint regarding Croxall's actions suggests it believes her actions were duly accurate and impartial in line with editorial guidelines.
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