Debbie Hayton

Debbie Hayton (born 1968) is a transgender British secondary school science teacher, journalist and political activist.

Debbie Hayton
Debbie Hayton in 2021
Born1968 (age 53–54)
NationalityBritish
OccupationTeacher
Years active2016–present
Known forOpposition to gender self-identification for transgender people
Websitedebbiehayton.com

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.[1] She has spoken at meetings for Woman's Place UK, a "gender-critical" group.[2]

Hayton has written for The Times, The Economist, Quillette, The Spectator and UnHerd. She has also appeared on the BBC, Sky[1] and GB News channels,[3] and has been interviewed by the National Review.[1]

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."[4][5] She was criticised and threatened with expulsion from the LGBT committee of the Trades Union Congress for her actions.[4] Hayton had sat on the committee for five years.[6]

In 2019, TES published a feature piece[7] by Hayton on how to deal with trans issues in schools. Hayton recommended a resource[8] from the advocacy group Transgender Trend[9] as "most consistent with the Technical Guidance for Schools in England".[10] Transgender Trend's resource pack has been criticised by various groups, including the trans youth work organisation, Gendered Intelligence,[11] and LGBT rights group Stonewall.[12]

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+ Council.[13]

Hayton's inclusion in Church of England resource materials caused controversy at General Synod in 2021.[14] Jayne Ozanne criticised the inclusion, describing Hayton as someone "outspoken in her denial of the very existence of trans people". [15] 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".[16]

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.[1][17]

References
  1. "One Transwoman Speaks Out on the Dangers of Trans Extremism". National Review. 25 February 2020.
  2. "Why some women don't back 'self-identifying'". BBC News. 20 October 2018.
  3. GBNews (20 June 2021). "Is Stonewall in crisis? Andrew Doyle speaks to Trans Campaigner Debbie Hayton". YouTube. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  4. Hellen, Nicholas (22 December 2019). "Trans woman Debbie Hayton faces ban for transphobia". The Sunday Times.
  5. Maurice, Emma Powys (23 December 2019). "Transgender woman accused of hate speech after wearing t-shirt proclaiming 'trans women are men'". PinkNews.
  6. 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.
  7. Hayton, Debbie (10 May 2019). "Supporting transgender students: what you need to know". TES. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  8. Transgender Trend. "Supporting gender diverse and trans-identified students in schools". Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  9. "About Us". Transgender Trend. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. Equality and Human Rights Commission. "Technical Guidance for Schools in England" (PDF). Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  11. "Education magazine TES loses star columnist over transphobia row". PinkNews. 11 May 2019.
  12. "Creating a trans-inclusive school environment - response to Transgender Trend". Stonewall. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  13. Andersson, Jasmine (19 June 2020). "Trans teachers accuse union of 'transphobia' after quiet election of controversial activist". inews.co.uk.
  14. Report of Proceedings 2021 General Synod (PDF). Church of England. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  15. Thornton, Ed (16 July 2021). "General Synod digest: challenges during questions". Church Times. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  16. 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.
  17. Stanford, Peter (16 October 2021). "The trans women who support women's rights". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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