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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

JK Rowling criticised for launching ‘discriminatory’ women-only service for sex abuse victims

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JK Rowling is facing backlash after she launched Beira’s Place, a women-only service for victims of sexual abuse in Edinburgh.

The Harry Potter author founded the new service days before Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill is expected to enter the final stage to pass through Scottish Parliament.

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