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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Christian Nurse Sues NHS After Punishment for Calling Transgender Paedophile 'Mister'

A Christian nurse is challenging the NHS after she was disciplined for not using a male child sex offender's preferred pronouns. (Credit: X / Christian Concern @CConcern)

A legal dispute has emerged within the UK's National Health Service (NHS) as a Christian nurse challenges her employer over a disciplinary action.

Jennifer Melle, a long-serving nurse, faces the possibility of losing her job after refusing to refer to a transgender woman patient, and also a convicted child sex offender, as a woman. Her stance led to an investigation and disciplinary measures by the NHS Trust.

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