J. K. Rowling has claimed she would “happily” go to prison for two years as part of her staunch defence of women’s rights.
The Harry Potter writer, who was hit by a backlash over her views on transgender issues, made the bold vow on Tuesday night.
GettyJ. K. Rowling claimed she would go to prison as part of her staunch defence of women’s rights[/caption]
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “I’ll happily do two years if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex.”
Rowling, 58, even declared “bring on the court case,” adding: “It’ll be more fun than I’ve ever had on a red carpet.”
She appeared to be referencing reports claiming Labour may class attacks motivated by gender identity as “aggravated offences”.
It would mean transphobic abuse is treated the same as anti-race and religion assaults which can lead to two years in prison.
The award-winning author joked she was hoping for a jail job in the library or kitchens – but not laundry due to her “tendency to shrink stuff/turn it pink accidentally.”
Rosie Duffield, the Labour MP for Canterbury, Kent who previously criticised the party’s gender reform plan, replied: “See you there Jo!”
It came under a picture of a projected statement saying “trans women are women”, to which Rowling commented “no”.
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