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Christian doctor who insisted on misgendering trans people loses case

Beliefs that restrict the fundamental rights of others are not protected under the Equality Act, tribunal holds

Christian doctor who insisted on misgendering trans people loses case
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A doctor who insisted on misgendering trans people while assessing benefit claimants has lost his discrimination claim against the government.

David Mackereth claimed he had suffered discrimination for his religious beliefs, as well as harassment, because the Department for Work and Pensions required him to use patients’ correct pronouns.

He said this was in conflict with his beliefs, resigned, and brought a tribunal case against the department and the agency that contracted him to work there.