Overview

• David Tennant expressed concerns about the 'demonisation' of the trans community, likening it to the 1988 Section 28 law that prohibited promoting homosexuality in schools.
• During ITV1's 'The Assembly,' Tennant stated he bears 'no ill will' toward J.K. Rowling but hopes society can 'just let people be.'
• The UK Supreme Court recently ruled that the term 'woman' in the Equality Act refers only to biological women, a decision supported by Rowling.
• Rowling has previously criticized Tennant on social media, while Tennant has been a vocal ally for trans rights, including remarks at the 2024 British LGBT Awards.
• Tennant's comments have reignited public discussion on transgender rights and strained relationships within the Harry Potter franchise.