Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: A trans teenager who was stabbed by a group of teenagers is being victim-blamed for the attack

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💬 This week:

• CPS: A group of teenagers have been sentenced for stabbing a trans teenager, who was also the victim of a sexual offence, but as Jess O'Thomson, sets out in this week's explainer, buoyed by new CPS guidance, she is being victim-blamed for the attack.
• Amazon: The company joined Meta in rolling back DEI practices the day after Meta lifted its rules on hate speech. We help you unpack all of the developments since last week in this fast-moving story.
• Brands: In this week's Queer Gaze, Ri Baroche counters the narrative that is seeing some brands move away from inclusion with the col hard facts about how profitable it is to be inclusive both internally and in marketing.

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A trans teenager was stabbed nine times, but she’s already being blamed for it

TL;DR: A trans girl was stabbed nine times, but transphobic narratives are already emerging which victim blames her for the violence. Meanwhile, updated CPS “deception as to sex” guidance opens up the chance that even as a victim of violence, she could be prosecuted.  The guidance contributes to the increasing presentation of trans people as deceptive in mainstream narratives, which is fueling violence towards the community.