War-hero Army doctor disciplined for agreeing that men can’t be women is cleared of wrong-doing by an official inquiry
War hero army doctor punished for agreeing that men cannot be women is cleared of wrongdoing by an official investigation
- Dr. Kelvin Wright received a complaint from an NCO about a shared message
A war hero doctor who was forced out of the army for his gender-critical views has been cleared of wrongdoing by an official investigation.
Colonel Dr. Kelvin Wright, 54, who saved hundreds of lives in Afghanistan, faced disciplinary proceedings after a junior officer complained about a Facebook post.
Colonel Wright had shared a quote from Helen Joyce, director of the campaign group Fair Play For Women, which read: ‘If women cannot stand in a public place and say “men can’t be women” then we have no women’s rights at all . .’
The Mail on Sunday can reveal that a senior member of the Military Provost – the army’s custody and detention specialists – who was involved in the initial investigation joined the army as a man but is now identifying as a woman identifies.
Dr. Kelvin Wright, who was forced out of the army for sharing a Facebook post – and now cleared of wrongdoing
Former reservist Kevin Wright, 54, (pictured) shared a quote on Facebook that read: ‘If women can’t stand in a public place and say ‘men can’t be women’ then we have no women’s rights at all.’
The quote (photo) that Mr Wright posted was from Helen Joyce, a gender critical journalist
That person incorrectly noted that Ms. Joyce believes “every trans person is a problem… and needs to be addressed.”
Ms Joyce said: ‘This person wants to portray me as genocidal. Transgender people must be treated well.’
The complainant also alleged that Colonel Wright, who left the Army, was biased because he banned the pronouns and insignia on uniforms.
Another complaint related to his wife saying on Strictly Come Dancing that she enjoyed seeing men and women dancing together.
However, the investigation’s findings are full of praise for Colonel Wright, saying he had the legal right to express his beliefs.
Dr. Ben Jones of the Free Speech Union, who supported him, said the complaint ‘should never have been taken seriously’.
The Defense Ministry declined to comment on individual cases.