Children's news website apologises to JK Rowling over trans tweet row
by Jim Waterson Media editor from on (#562WF)
The Day faced legal action from author after implying that her comments on gender harmed trans people
A news website aimed at British schoolchildren has agreed to pay an unsubstantiated amount after it implied that JK Rowling's comments on gender caused harm to trans people.
The Day, which is recommended by the Department for Education and is designed to prompt teenagers to discuss current affairs, faced legal action from the Harry Potter author after publishing an article entitled: Potterheads cancel Rowling after trans tweet".
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