Doctor Sacked Over Refusal to Use Trans Pronouns Did Not Risk Safety Patient, Regulator Rules

Dr. David Mackereth has now taken his case to the European Court of Human Rights

Undated handout photo of Dr. David Mackereth who lost his job with the Department of Work and Pensions after informing managers he would not refer to transgender patients using their preferred pronouns. Christian Legal Centre

The General Medical Council (GMC) has said that a doctor’s refusal to use trans pronouns does not put the safety of patients at risk.

In a letter to Dr. David Mackereth this week, the independent regulator also stated that although his views are “considered contentious” his fitness to practise is not impaired.