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| Debbie Hayton | |
|---|---|
 Debbie Hayton in 2021 | |
| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Opposition to gender self-identification for transgender people |
| Website | debbiehayton |
Debbie Hayton (born 1968) is a transgender British secondary school science teacher and political activist.
Activism
Since 2016, she has been a vocal opponent of gender self-identification, and supports laws which aim to define women-only spaces as being based on sex rather than gender identity. She has spoken at meetings for Woman's Place UK, a "gender-critical" group.
At a July 2019 event hosted by Fair Play For Women, Hayton wore a T-shirt which (mimicking a slogan by Stonewall) stated that "Trans women are men. Get over it." She was criticised and threatened with expulsion from the LGBT+ committee of the Trades Union Congress for her actions. Hayton had sat on the committee for five years.
In 2020, the National Education Union's Trans and non-binary network criticised Hayton's appointment by the union for a role on the TUC's LGBT+ Committee.
Hayton's inclusion in Church of England resource materials caused controversy at General Synod in 2021. Jayne Ozanne criticised the inclusion, describing Hayton as someone "outspoken in her denial of the very existence of trans people". Synod member Ian Paul supported Hayton, asking Bishop Sarah Mullally about actions being taken to protect Hayton "from intimidation and from attempts to silence her".
Personal life
Hayton is a transgender woman, who underwent gender transition in 2012 and gender reassignment surgery in 2016. She is married with three children.
References
- ^ "One Transwoman Speaks Out on the Dangers of Trans Extremism". National Review. 25 February 2020.
- "Why some women don't back 'self-identifying'". BBC News. 20 October 2018.
- ^ Hellen, Nicholas (22 December 2019). "Trans woman Debbie Hayton faces ban for transphobia". The Sunday Times.
- Maurice, Emma Powys (23 December 2019). "Transgender woman accused of hate speech after wearing t-shirt proclaiming 'trans women are men'". PinkNews.
- Lyons, Izzy (22 December 2019). "Transgender woman accused of 'hate speech' after wearing t-shirt stating she is still biologically male". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- Andersson, Jasmine (19 June 2020). "Trans teachers accuse union of 'transphobia' after quiet election of controversial activist". inews.co.uk.
- Report of Proceedings 2021 General Synod (PDF). Church of England. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- Thornton, Ed (16 July 2021). "General Synod digest: challenges during questions". Church Times. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- Mann, Julian (11 July 2021). "Anglicans must support each other even if they have different views - Bishop of London". Christian Today. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- Stanford, Peter (16 October 2021). "The trans women who support women's rights". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
