Overview

• David Tennant, speaking on ITV1's The Assembly, compared the current treatment of the trans community to Section 28, a Thatcher-era law banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
• He described the demonisation of trans people as 'medieval and absurd,' calling for society to 'just let people be.'
• Tennant expressed no ill will toward J.K. Rowling, despite her past criticisms, and acknowledged her contributions as an author.
• The actor's comments follow a history of public disputes with Rowling, including her labeling him part of the 'Gender Taliban' after his pro-trans rights remarks in 2024.
• Tennant’s full appearance on The Assembly, where he was questioned by a neurodivergent panel, is set to air on April 27 at 10 p.m. on ITV1.