Paula Bradshaw: This week is Transgender Awareness Week, and I take the opportunity to shine a light on how our healthcare system lets down trans people in our society. Gender-affirming healthcare here for adults is provided by the Brackenburn Clinic. I have had the privilege of visiting that clinic. There are some really remarkable professionals working there, and we are lucky to have them in Northern...
Paula Bradshaw: Do you not think that the language that you are using is offensive to members of the transgender community, many of whom suffer from severe mental health issues connected to their gender identity? Do you not think that that is very offensive to them, and that you should modify your tone?
Paula Bradshaw: ...for improved rights on behalf of all LGBT+ people in Northern Ireland. I am especially privileged to have him as a member of staff. I also put on record my appreciation to the Rainbow Project and TransgenderNI for their work on the issue. The UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall defines conversion therapy as: "any form of treatment or psychotherapy which aims to change a person’s sexual...