Jennifer Melle, a senior nurse, is fighting disciplinary action after she refused to refer to a child sex offender with female pronouns. The offender, known as 'Mr. X', is a convicted paedophile currently in a male prison. Melle claims her Christian beliefs about gender led to her being threatened and racially abused. Instead of support, she received a final warning and was referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for failing to respect the patient's preferred identity, raising concerns about the implications for healthcare professionals' rights and beliefs.
‘I’m being disciplined for my beliefs about sex, and it’s a terrifying situation because I am standing up for the truth.’
‘It seems absurd that the NHS would place such emphasis on a criminal’s self-identification over the fundamental rights of women and healthcare professionals.’
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