Q, non binary male MEP says rape is a spectrum and has been demonised.

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MyAquaOP · 08/08/2026 17:24

Apologies if someone's already posted and missed it but I've not seen it from a quick scan.

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Green MSP Q Manivannan says rape is a 'spectrum' and has been 'demonised'

The 'non-binary' politician, who also agreed that rape is not always 'scary', has sparked outrage with his comments but he claims his views have been misrepresented

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/q-manivannan-says-rape-spectrum-37528055.amp

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nicepotoftea · 08/08/2026 17:46

For what it is worth, this is his response

https://archive.ph/C30Rs

"The point I made about demonisation was that not all rapists fit a stereotype, and that all kinds of men can and do commit it."

Q Manivannan responds to 'deeply misleading' criticism over 'rape spectrum' comment

A Scottish Greens MSP has said their comments have been 'clearly misrepresented' by Reform after they were accused of 'trivialising…

https://www.thenational.scot/news/26447710.greens-msp-q-manivannan-responds-deeply-misleading-rape-claims/

IwantToRetire · 08/08/2026 17:36

Is there some special vetting code in Green Party application process that gives bonus points to pervy men?

How are they not ashamed to have representatives like this?

Will any women who are elected as Greens to represent people make any sort of comment?

He's apparently now saying people have misunderstood what he meant. Well even if they did as he is now a public figure he should make more of an effort to communicate clearly.

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