Adult Human Female, which asserts that women are defined solely by biological sex, stopped after activists block entrances
The screening of a controversial film asserting that women are defined solely by their biological sex has been cancelled by Edinburgh University after trans rights activists occupied entrances to the venue.
The rearranged screening had been due to take place at the university’s Gordon Aikman lecture theatre at 6pm on Wednesday, evening but several hours earlier, its doorways were blocked by masked protesters. In a brief statement, the university said it was “fully committed to upholding freedom of expression and academic freedom, and facilitating an environment where students and staff can discuss and debate challenging topics. We are disappointed that again this event has not been able to go ahead.
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