The gullibility of publicly-funded organisations

ations when pressured by entitled activists.

The Government’s failure to act promptly could hardly be more shameful. Public records have in effect been falsified, creating avoidable risks and exposing organisations to ridicule. What’s more, who will now trust official Government data on important subjects? Worse still, institutions have forfeited trust in a way that makes society less safe for victims of crime.

But will the government act on this? Streeting has said they will, but couldn't resist adding that gender identity could still be recorded and respected – as though he hasn't quite understood what the problem is.