Green MP to attend Trans Remembrance Service on Sunday

Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion will be attending the Trans Remembrance Service on Sunday at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church from 2-4pm.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to remember those trans people who have been victims of murder, or driven to suicide because of transphobia, takes place every November. TDOR raises public awareness of hate crimes against trans people, provides a space for public mourning and honours the lives of those trans people who might otherwise be forgotten.

Caroline Lucas MP said: “The trans community in Britain continues to face discrimination and violence.

“It’s outrageous that so many transgender people across the world have been killed this year simply for being who they are. The only fitting response to such tragedy is to redouble our efforts for justice and equality for the trans community. That why here in Britain we must work harder to battle discrimination in the media, our workplaces and indeed in schools.

“I’m specifically concerned about the treatment of trans people in our prisons. The deeply sad news about Vicky Thompson, a trans woman who died in a male prison this week, must serve as a wakeup call to the Government. I’ve written to the Home Office urging them to take urgent action to protect trans people in our prison system.

“Transphobia is not inevitable, nor is unbeatable. I look forward to continue working trans activists and allies to continue the fight for real equality.”

Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader, added: “Today is a day to remember, mourn and honour the 271 trans persons murdered in the past year. It is an absolute outrage that so many transgender people across the world have been killed this year simply for being who they are.

“The violence against transgender people remains under-reported and under-acknowledged and we must redouble our efforts for justice and equality for the trans community.”