The BBC has defended its decision to remove a trans rights slogan from an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the move was "in line with our editorial guidelines".
Interesting... the BBC is now "hiding" behind its editorial guidelines. I don't watch TV anymore, especially because I gave up on the BBC being impartial on anything years ago. However, I think these have always been their guidelines, so why is it such a big deal now? I wonder...
https://news.sky.com/story/bbc-defends-decision-to-remove-trans-rights-slogan-from-strictly-come-dancing-episode-13598070
The slogan "Protect the Dolls", which appeared on a T-shirt worn by actress Bethany Antonia, was edited out of Saturday's broadcast of the popular show....
A BBC spokesperson said: "As is standard practice on any entertainment show on the BBC and in line with our editorial guidelines, appropriate steps are taken to reduce the inclusion of any overt branding or slogans that may be present, regardless of the wording or statement in question." [my bold]
Apparently, according to Not A Phase CEO, Danielle St James [Not A Phase is a "UK-based charity offering programmes, events, and support spaces for the trans community"], "Protecting trans+ people isn't a slogan or a controversy."
Spectacularly, deliberately, missing the point that putting something on a Tshirt makes it a slogan!