October 12th 2024.
A group of individuals were attending the popular Bang Face event, a two-day electronic music festival held at Butlin's holiday camp in Skegness on October 5. However, the event took a sour turn when two security guards allegedly used excessive force to remove a group of trans women from the women's toilets. This incident, which has caused quite a stir, has resulted in the suspension of the guards and an ongoing investigation by Butlin's.
According to reports, the group of trans women were minding their own business in the women's toilets when the guards approached them. Butlin's has since expressed disappointment in the way the situation was handled and has made it clear that the guards, who were contracted for the event, did not follow the company's protocols. As a result, they were immediately removed from the event, a decision that has been criticized by author J.K. Rowling. The company is now looking into the matter and taking necessary actions.
One attendee, Jae Roberts, shared their experience on Instagram, stating that they were personally targeted by a security guard for intervening in the situation. They also mentioned that the guards used physical force, even going as far as slamming them against a wall and dragging them downstairs. Witnesses in the toilets began chanting "let them pee" as the situation escalated.
Butlin's response to the incident has been met with mixed reactions on social media. Some have shown support for the trans women and the company's decision to suspend the guards, while others have criticized Butlin's for their actions. J.K. Rowling, a notable critic of the company, questioned their policies regarding trans individuals accessing gender-specific facilities and called for an explanation.
One person, Eilidh, shared that her friend was one of the trans women involved in the incident and described the guards' behavior as "sickening transphobic behavior." Butlin's has reached out to Eilidh and the other individuals involved and has assured them that they are taking the matter seriously.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for Butlin's stated that the company is deeply concerned and disappointed by what took place. They also clarified that their contracted security team did not follow the established protocols, despite being thoroughly briefed beforehand. The guards were immediately suspended from their duties and Butlin's is currently reviewing their partnership with the security company.
Butlin's also clarified that the suspension of the guards was not based on the gender identity of the trans women, but rather on the manner in which they were allegedly removed from the toilets. However, it has not been made clear what Butlin's policy is regarding trans individuals using gender-specific facilities.
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