from Christian Today
Supporters of Jennifer Melle, the Christian nurse at the centre of a trans row, have launched a petition calling on hospital bosses to drop all disciplinary action against her.
Melle’s troubles began when caring for a patient known only as “Mr X”. Melle referred to the patient, who is a transgender biological male and a convicted paedophile, using male pronouns in line.
The patient then became aggressive and had to be stopped by security, reportedly threatening Melle and referred to her as a “N****r”.
Following this ordeal, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust decided to take action against Melle, giving her a written warning.
Meanwhile the Nursing and Midwifery Council declared Melle to be “a potential risk” for not using Mr X’s preferred pronouns. After going to the press with her story, Melle was further accused of a “data breach”.
A full Employment Tribunal hearing is due to take place in April, however a disciplinary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
Supporters have urged Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust to drop their actions against Melle.