Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: Brianna Ghey Trial, London Trans Clinic, EHRC 'A' Status and G-A-Y Late

Understand the LGBTQIA+ headlines and keep track of the latest queer content and perspectives. QueerAF is written by Jamie Wareham and a different queer creative each week.

💬 This week:

• Brianna Ghey. The trial of the teenager's alleged murder began this week. We examine the hysterical press response.
• EHRC. The equality body’s status is again under question on the international stage, this time for its advice to the government around the definition of sex. We help you understand what it means.
• Panto Panic. Writing from the land of the Panto dames a look at the real reason behind the moral panic around drag queens. Ri Baroche explains in the queer gaze.

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How the media is failing in reporting Brianna Ghey's trial

TL;DR: Two young people are charged with the murder of the transgender teenager in February and are at trial this week. The Daily Mail sensationalised the trial, while the BBC deadnamed the victim.