Scout leaders apologise to woman who was hounded after calling a bearded man 'he' on social media

The Scout Association has apologised to a campaigner after investigating her for two years for ‘misgendering’ someone on Twitter. Assistant cub scout leader Maya Forstater inadvertently called a bearded transgender scout leader ‘he’ rather than ‘they’ in 2019. Miss Forstater, who runs the group Sex Matters and who has been praised by JK Rowling, said the complaint by Gregor Murray was ‘vexatious’ Now the Scouts have issued an apology, saying she ‘did not deliberately misgender the complainant in order to cause harm’ and that she ‘did not spread lies about them’. They made things up I hadn’t done.’ A spokesman for the Scouts said: ‘It is inappropriate for us to comment further on a case that has been closed.’ Assistant cub scout leader Maya Forstater inadvertently called a bearded transgender scout leader ‘he’ rather than ‘they’ in 2019 The investigation dates back to 2019, when Miss Forstater raised concerns on Facebook about the Scouts’ transgender policy, which she said would mean an end to separate spaces, such as sleeping facilities, for girls. ‘The Scout Association therefore apologises for the experience you have encountered through this process which has gone on for over two years.’ Miss Forstater said: ‘I am glad this part is over.