“Hate crimes” against those who identify as LGBT are set to become aggravated offenses under a proposed U.K. law.
An amendment to the Crimes and Policing Bill, currently progressing through the House of Lords and not yet law, would make crimes “aggravated” if the victim is perceived to be targeted because of their “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” or disability, and will carry a higher penalty.
The LGBT activist group Galop celebrated the introduction of the bill, describing it as a “landmark moment.”
According to the BBC, the bill seeks “to introduce measures to tackle crime and antisocial behavior” in England and Wales.
This change would bring so-called “hate crimes” based on homosexual inclination and “gender identity” in line with religion and race, which already carry heightened, defined charges such as “racially-aggravated disorderly behavior.”
The amendment was put forward by Labour MP Rachel Taylor, who said she was “absolutely delighted” by the “vital change in the law,” adding that “this represents a great stride forward in equality for disabled and LGBT+ people.”
She noted that between March 2024 and 2025, over 30,000 “hate crimes” against people in England and Wales were recorded by police on the basis of “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” or disability.
However, according to the U.K.’s Home Office Report of hate crimes between March 2024 and 2025, the vast majority of so-called “hate crimes” against LGBT-identified individuals are non-violent. Only seven percent of “hate crimes” against people based on their sexual inclinations were categorized as “violence against the person with injury,” and 14 percent as “violence against the person without injury.”
Forty-nine percent of “hate crimes” were so-called “public order offences,” which are non-violent crimes that cause fear, alarm, distress, or disorder in a public setting. This could include speech “crimes” like that of a Christian pastor, Dia Moodley, who was recently arrested in Bristol for peacefully street preaching on transgender ideology and Islam.
A 22-year-old Pakistani national has been handed the maximum life sentence by the Vienna Regional Court after targeting a random victim, beating him to death, and filming the fatal blows. However, the Pakistani will not serve his sentence in a prison. Instead, because the man was diagnosed as a “sadist,” the judge ordered the man to spend his time in a “forensic therapeutic center,” which features better living conditions than a high-security prison, including sports activities, educational opportunities, and better housing accommodations.
The case dates back to May 2024, when the defendant encountered a 27-year-old man from Bangladesh who, according to the prosecutor, “suffered from schizophrenia and was often outside at night to take walks“ in the Vienna-Favoriten district. Without provocation, the defendant pushed the mentally ill victim against a fence and beat him until he lay motionless on the asphalt.
During the trial, attendees reacted with visible distress as mobile phone footage was played showing the defendant kicking the blood-soaked victim in the face. When confronted with the evidence of his actions, the 22-year-old said without emotion: “I can’t say anything about that.“
The victim, who was described as being in the wrong place at the wrong time, passed away in the hospital two days after the assault.
In addition to the fatal attack, the court viewed videos of the defendant assaulting homeless individuals and other people on the street, which were also found on his phone.
Hofmann suggested these recordings served as trophies and indicated a desire for the exercise of power and murder. Regarding the defendant’s emotional state, the psychiatrist stated, “There is zero empathy for the victims.”
Remarkably, the suspect filmed the murder himself, with even his own legal representation finding the evidence difficult to address.
Lawyer Werner Tomanek noted that “this exceeds some limits, even for us as criminal defense attorneys. To sugarcoat or downplay a defense in the sense of anything is completely inappropriate here.“
Throughout the questioning, the defendant remained uncommunicative, repeatedly stating, “I can’t explain any of this to myself.“
Forensic psychiatrist Peter Hofmann provided a professional analysis of the perpetrator, diagnosing a combined narcissistic-sadistic personality disorder and labeling him a serial offender. This psychological profile, which labeled him a “sadist” and a “narcissist,” is what enabled the man to escape a high-security prison.
Due to the extreme level of danger the defendant poses, Hofmann recommended placement in a forensic therapeutic center.
The presiding judge agreed, handing down a sentence of life imprisonment along with the therapeutic placement.
In the justification for the ruling, the judge remarked, “There can be no other punishment for this act,“ further adding that “we have a debt level here that is so high that the mitigating factors are not sufficient to deviate from life imprisonment. This is an act whose level of aggression leaves one stunned and at a loss for words.“
The judgment is not yet final.
Forensic centers feature a number of advantages over high-security prisons in Austria. Inmates often live in residential groups rather than isolated cells. These units frequently have communal kitchens, living areas with sofas, and dining tables to foster a more “normal” social environment.
Due to a much higher staff-to-patient ratio, these patients often enjoy extra support, including from psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychiatric nurses.
Furthermore, the endless hours spent in cells typically seen in prisons are much reduced. There is a much heavier emphasis on therapy, sports, and educational courses. The goal is to keep the patient constantly engaged in a “structured daily routine” to stabilize their mental state.
A women’s rights activist in France is on trial after being accused of promoting violence against transgender people after stating that women needed to be wary of “people with penises.” Dora Moutot, an author and campaigner, faces possible criminal penalties, with prosecutors arguing that her views contribute to a harmful social climate linked to “trans youth” suicides. They are seeking a fine of about €2,000 and an order that she attend a so-called re-education course.
The legal complaint, first lodged in February 2023, has been backed by three LGBT organizations – Adheos, Mousse and SOS Homophobie – on behalf of the mayor of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes, a trans-identified male named Nicolas “Marie” Cau.
Court documents reference a 2022 episode of late-night talk show Quelle époque! which featured a debate between Moutot and Cau. While discussing the issue of men who claim to be transgender women, Moutot stated that women have a need to be cautious in the presence of “people with penises.”
Presenter Léa Salamé asked Moutot, “In what way do you, as a feminist, as a woman, feel that trans demands weaken you? Why do you see this as something that should be opposed? What does it take away from you, as a woman?”
In response, Moutot asserted that it was necessary to “find common ground.” She then cited specific examples of ways in which gender identity ideology policies impede on the rights of women and girls. “For example, in sports: today, a number of trans women—formerly men—compete in women’s categories. And sometimes, simply because they have different musculature, they win,” Moutot elaborated.
“We also face issues in prisons. In certain countries—the United States, in California, or in England—men who have sometimes committed murders of women or rapes are first placed in men’s prisons,” she added. “Then they undergo a ‘gender-affirming’ program, transition while in prison, become women administratively, and are transferred to women’s prisons.”
She continued: “In some cases—I have to say it—there have been men who raped their female fellow inmates. I am not saying that all trans people do this, far from it, but as women we are obliged to be wary of people with penises.”
The latter remark is what attorneys for Cau are arguing constitutes “advocating violence against transgender individuals.”
Nicolas “Marie” Cau. Photo credit: Tendance Ouest
Speaking to Reduxx, Moutot explained how the prosecutors demonized her in court last week.
“Throughout the hearing, they portrayed me as a hateful woman whose sole activity is to make ‘transphobia’ her business model. They implied that I bear responsibility for ‘the suicide of trans people,’” she said.
“The prosecutor, a man, recommended that the judges convict me. In his view, my statement was both misandrist and transphobic. He suggested that I be sentenced to attend a re-education course and pay a fine,” Moutot continued.
“I explicitly stated beforehand: ‘I am not saying that all trans people do this, far from it,’” she explained. “I also said that ‘we need to find common ground’ on areas of friction between trans rights and women’s rights, particularly in sports and prisons. Despite these qualifications, I was prosecuted. The opposing side argues that my statement amounts to a call to transphobic hatred.”
FRANCE: A criminal complaint has been filed against a women's rights advocate after she "misgendered" two transgender public figures.
Dora Moutot was accused of "violently attacking" a male politician by stating she didn't see him as a woman.https://t.co/BPVbIPdijd
“Of the three judges, two were women and one was a man. The male judge was the most insistent, repeatedly asking me the same questions, as if attempting to corner me,” Moutot told Reduxx. “He questioned several times why I used the term ‘people with penises,’ especially given that I have criticized transgender vocabulary such as ‘people with vulvas.’ I had to justify why I was using what he implied was my opponents’ terminology, suggesting that I was doing so ironically, as if I had sarcastic or malicious intent. The two female judges asked me very few questions.”
“My lawyers had been confident before the hearing that we would win. Afterward, they were more concerned because of the prosecutor’s position. Although his recommendation is not binding on the judges’ final decision, it was troubling. I believe that, to some extent, even my lawyers underestimated the intensity of the climate surrounding this issue. It’s hard to understand before you actually live it.”
Moutot was initially charged with criminal “misgendering” both Cau and Hanneli Escurier, a female journalist who identifies as a man. However, not all of the statements originally cited have remained as part of the ongoing prosecution.
During the debate, Salamé had asked Moutot whether she regarded the mayor as a woman, to which Moutot replied, “To me, Marie Cau is a man.” A statement released by Mousse accused Moutot of “violently attacking” Cau by calling him both a man, and a “transfeminine man.”
A Crest, dans la Drôme.
Je ne rangerais jamais mes mots. Je continuerais de dire ce qui vous dérange tant. pic.twitter.com/TKeLk6GlS3
The charge relating to the phrase “transfeminine man” was dismissed at an early stage following procedural arguments advanced by Moutot’s defense, Richard Malka and his colleague Marine Viegas, who raised an objection based on the formal defects of the summons and the legal classification being relied upon.
Cau, whose given name is Nicolas, became well known in France after he was elected to political office in 2020 and was celebrated in media reports as the first transgender mayor in the nation. After he won the election in the small town of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes, which has a population of approximately 500, Cau expressed an ambition to run for President.
Last year, Cau published an autobiography titled Madame Mayor (Madame le Maire) wherein he described his urge to wear women’s clothing, an activity which he says brings about the “height of happiness” for him.
“Once I was alone in the house, I put on my girl’s clothes. A feeling of happiness, of liberation. Dressed like this, I can talk about myself in feminine terms and I can breathe,” Cau wrote. “Finally. I am myself. Shortly after puberty, I would also wear make-up… It became a bit like a drug, an addiction, because it feels so good that I would try to find that pleasure again.”
In his autobiography, Cau also detailed his divorce from his wife, and railed against the justice system, which granted custody of their children to his former wife.
“The woman is always the victim, while the man is always the executioner, often accused of violence or alcoholism,” he wrote. The judge presiding over their divorce proceedings ordered him to leave the home and granted him limited visitation rights – a situation that Cau says “is one that the courts traditionally reserve for a failing or even violent father.”
This is happening in France 🇫🇷: Hundreds of people are calling for my murder in Strasbourg because I argue that being a woman is not a feeling but a biological reality. « Dora Moutot at the bottom of the Rhin river » they’re saying. They're furious about the book I co-authored… https://t.co/P658cvM1Bz
Moutot has been the target of what she describes as “enormous harassment” for years, beginning in 2019 when she began to question gender identity ideology.
Previously, prominent political figures in France have publicly condemned and even mocked Moutot on social media for her statements about biological sex. Following an interview published in Le Figaro last August, Senator Mélanie Vogel of The Greens (EELV) taunted Moutot on Twitter, commenting that “transphobes are not feminists.” The publication had shared a photo of Moutot alongside a quote: “A woman is an adult human female, this is a biological reality. Only women are able to give life. This is a privilege.”
For stating her views that men cannot become women, Moutot has been targeted by activists who have explicitly called for violent acts to be committed against her, even forher murder. Examples of calls for violence against her include trans activists chanting, “One TERF, one bullet” and “Dora Moutot to the bottom of the Rhine.”
« A TERF, A BULLET, SOCIAL JUSTICE » : a crowd of transgender activists called for the murder of @Margueritestern and I, in front of the police, at Assas University. ( we gave a conference on our book #Transmania)
In May 2024, trans activists chanted death threats at Moutot and her colleague, Marguerite Stern, outside of Assas University where they had been invited to speak about a book they wrote together critical of gender identity ideology titled “Transmania.”
Demonstrators surrounded the entrance and shouted, “A TERF, a bullet, social justice,” at the two women as they were escorted by police. “They have no shame,” said Stern in footage depicting the scene. “How can they say that in front of police?” marveled Moutot.
Other threats published online urged people to “settle things with knives,” while still others encouraged supporters to “burn” and “smash” her. Moutot filed a legal complaint against those who made violent threats against her, but her complaints were dismissed by the courts.
Lord Peter Mandelson, half-naked in the DOJ-released Files, is experiencing the ‘Epstein curse’ in a big way
A coalition of eminent legal scholars has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch an immediate investigation into former European Commissioner for Trade, Peter Mandelson.
The request comes following Mandelson’s arrest in the UK over alleged misconduct in public office linked to the late US convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
In a letter sent today, 76 academics affiliated with The Good Lobby Profs, a non-partisan network advocating for transparency in European Union governance, urge the EC to assess whether Mandelson breached his legal and ethical obligations as a Commissioner, particularly regarding integrity, independence, and discretion.
The signatories, led by Prof Alberto Alemanno (HEC, Paris) and Prof Laurent Pech (Middlesex University London), argue that Mandelson’s overlapping relationship with Epstein during his 2004–2008 tenure, a period covering highly sensitive trade negotiations, raises serious questions about potential misuse of confidential EU information.
Mandelson was arrested on February 23 by British police on suspicion of leaking confidential government information to Epstein.
While UK media have focused on Mandelson’s later role as a cabinet minister under then-prime minister Gordon Brown (2008–2010), the professors want scrutiny of his four-year term as EU Trade Commissioner. In that role, he oversaw negotiations including the Doha Development Round, EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, and EU-ASEAN trade disputes.
Documents released by the US Department of Justice suggest Mandelson’s ties to Epstein spanned 2002–2011, encompassing his entire EC term.
There are suspicions he may have tipped off Epstein about an EU bailout in 2010.
“The Commission cannot look away when credible concerns arise about the possible misuse of confidential information by a former Commissioner,” said Alemanno.
“If ethical obligations under EU law are to mean anything, they must be enforceable—even after a mandate ends.”
Epstein, a financial intermediary for hedge funds and private interests, would have found advance knowledge of EU trade positions invaluable, experts say.
The professors argue that the EC’s silence, while UK authorities investigate only the domestic national dimension, risks undermining the enforceability of post-mandate obligations for senior EU officials.
Together with over 60 law professors we asked @vonderleyen to open an investigation on Peter Mandelson’s exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein at the time the former was EU Trade Commissioner.
The letter underscores that European Commissioners are bound by strict legal and ethical obligations both during and after their tenure and refer to three relevant articles.
Under Article 245 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Commissioners are required to behave with integrity and discretion, particularly concerning the acceptance of appointments or benefits after leaving office.
This provision is designed to prevent the misuse of privileged information or influence gained during their mandate.
Furthermore, Article 17(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) mandates that Commissioners must remain completely independent in the performance of their duties.
They are explicitly prohibited from seeking or taking instructions from any government, institution or external entity. This principle is fundamental to ensuring that EU decision-making remains impartial and free from undue influence.
The Code of Conduct for Members of the EC reinforces these obligations, explicitly prohibiting the use of confidential information obtained during a Commissioner’s term for any purpose other than the exercise of their official duties.
The professors emphasise there is no evident limitation period that would prevent the EC from investigating potential breaches of these rules.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, they argue that the EC not only has the competence but also the duty to investigate under the Treaties, the Code of Conduct and its broader institutional mandate to uphold the rule of law.
Therefore, the professors ask von der Leyen to open formally an institutional inquiry into whether Mandelson used, disclosed, or misappropriated any confidential information obtained in his capacity as European Commissioner for Trade for the benefit of Epstein, his associates, or any third party with a financial or commercial interest in EU trade policy.
This includes a comprehensive review of the released Epstein files, plus a review of EC files related to Mandelson’s activities as Trade Commissioner.
On top of this, the professors want the matter to be sent to the EC’s Independent Ethical Committee as well as the EU’s Inter-institutional Body for Ethical Standards.
All this needs to be co-ordinated with the UK law enforcement authorities, giving them full access to all relevant EC records, communications and documentation.
The professors urge the EC to issue a public statement and act with clarity towards the wider public.
They argue that failing to act would not only weaken the enforceability of ethical standards for former Commissioners but also send a dangerous signal that the EU is unwilling or unable to hold its highest-ranking officials accountable for potential misconduct.
“Inaction would risk compounding what is already a reputational crisis for European institutions, at a moment when the Commission’s credibility and democratic legitimacy are under sustained pressure,” the wrote.
In reply to Brussels Signal, a spokesperson of the European Commission said they were looking into possible breaches into the treaty obligations, ethical obligations and code of conduct, and would take action on that basis, if necessary.
The press office of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) told Brussels Signal that OLAF “can confirm it is examining the matter. We cannot comment further at this stage.
“OLAF fully respects the presumption of innocence and the rights of defence of the persons/entities concerned.”
Three senior European Union figures have been officially charged for alleged fraud involving EU funds. https://t.co/dWQPcTP151
Internal numbers from the Berlin Police have revealed that the force’s recruitment problems have gone beyond just not having enough applicants—now it’s about applicants who can’t meet even the most basic language standards, amid broader issues with mass immigration and slipping educational levels across Germany.
According to data from 2024 and 2025, nearly four out of ten applicants to the Berlin Police failed the mandatory German language examination. Of 10,874 candidates, 4,271 did not meet the required standard—a staggering 39.3% failure rate, Apollo News reports.
The figures are particularly alarming given the obviously critical role language plays in enforcing the long. Police officers must write precise reports, draft legal documents, and communicate clearly with citizens in high-pressure situations.
Even higher academic credentials offered little assurance of success. Among applicants holding a high school diploma, university entrance qualification, or completed degree, a shocking 30.1% still failed the German test.
In total, more than 1,800 academically credentialed candidates were unable to pass what is considered a basic language assessment. The alarming trend has directly impacted staffing plans across the Berlin Police Department.
Last year alone, some 25% of the 1,224 planned training positions went unfilled. In a city already grappling with rising crime and public safety concerns—both associated with the sustained mass migration into the country and city over the past decades—such shortfalls raise serious questions about long-term readiness.
It’s worth noting that the selection process itself isn’t particularly complex. Applicants complete a 200-word computer-based dictation exercise in which a text is read aloud in segments of five to eight words, with pauses in between.
Under internal guidelines, anyone who makes more than 14 errors fails. Practice materials are widely available online, yet the failure rate remains stubbornly high, revealing just how many individuals with migrant backgrounds are trying to become police officers in the German capital.
Even among those who pass the exam, additional linguistic support is often required. During the first three semesters of training, many recruits receive supplemental German instruction, with small group assistance provided regularly.
It’s been made clear by the Berlin authorities that standards will not be lowered. State Secretary of the Interior Christian Hochgrebe,a member of the left-liberal Socialist party, emphasized that applicants are expected to prepare independently for a profession that demands discipline and personal motivation.
The department, thus far, has refused to introduce preparatory courses before the application stage, with officials arguing that the ability to meet baseline language requirements should be a prerequisite for public service.
Critics of Germany’s suicidal mass immigration policies, of which there is no shortage, view the data as highly symptomatic of a broader national problem. They insist, rightly, that years and years of uncontrolled mass migration and the prioritization of multicultural accommodation over integration have weakened foundational competencies.
Germany’s police forces are tasked with enforcing the law of the land, and that responsibility requires absolute command of the national language and loyalty to national standards.
The right-wing, anti-globalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has warned for years that the dilution of educational expectations and exceedingly lax integration policies would inevitably have tangible consequences. The Berlin figures now being cited are clear evidence that those warnings were not at all unfounded.
Berlin, viewed by many as a showcase of left-liberal globalist governance, has for years struggled with crime, overcrowded public services, and strained public institutions. The inability to recruit sufficient qualified police officers only compounds those challenges.
AfD supporters have long argued that public safety begins with rigorous standards, contending that lowering expectations or masking deficiencies would undermine trust in law enforcement.
In their view, exhibiting mastery of the German language is not optional but foundational to national cohesion. The debate comes at a time when questions of identity, sovereignty, and state authority dominate political discourse across Germany and, for that matter, much of Europe. Many voters increasingly prioritize security and the continuity of Germany’s traditional cultural identity over liberal-globalist experimentation, which so far has proven itself to be utterly disastrous.
The Berlin Police figures, for a growing segment of the German population, symbolize the urgent need to reassert standards, drastically limit immigration, and restore confidence in core institutions.
As Germany continues to navigate civilization-altering demographic shifts and political realignment, the issue of who enforces the law—and whether they can meet its basic linguistic demands—will, without a doubt, remain central to the national conversation
Residents living near the large-scale asylum seekers’ center (AZC) in Harderwijk, the Netherlands, have described what they say is a sharp deterioration in safety and quality of life.
Tom de Nooijer, party leader and municipal council member of the Christian Association Oldebroek (CVO), canvassed opinion ahead of a potential asylum accommodation debate in the neighboring town of Oldebroek.
In a video published on social media, De Nooijer said he had crossed the municipal border to ask residents directly about their experiences. “What is it like to have a large-scale AZC in your municipality?” he asked, explaining that Oldebroek does not currently host such a facility but is discussing asylum accommodation.
Several residents revealed a considerable decline in public safety. One elderly lady said, “I won’t walk my dog here at night after nine o’clock. So that says it all.” A mother added, “Fights, shots were fired here on the premises.”
NU ONLINE: AZC-terreur in Harderwijk.
De buurt doet een boekje open: steekpartijen in je voortuin, schoten, jonge kinderen lastigvallen, en zelfs hevig geweld tegen omwonenden.
Others alleged frequent disturbances, with one resident stating, “Lots of crime, aggressiveness, police, ambulances. Every week there is something.”
Some described several incidents involving knives. “One stabbing to another stabbing. And then again that fuss, fights with people in the street,” one local said. Another added, “They stab each other. Just in the middle of the street with the children walking by.” A resident living opposite the center, who uses a mobility scooter, said, “If you see how often the police stand there. Surely that says it all.”
Claims of theft were also raised. “There is a lot of theft, so you can’t leave your bike open for a while,” one man said, adding that a local supermarket “had to take extra security because people also steal everything.” A teen boy told De Nooijer, “Just last month, someone broke into a neighbor’s car.”
One man said he had suffered a “broken nose” by one of the residents and described the ongoing situation as “one big mess.”
When asked what advice they would give to Oldebroek if it proceeds with asylum reception plans, the responses were overwhelmingly negative. “I advise against it to every municipality,” one resident said. Another added, “Oh no, please let them never get into it.” A third stated, “I would not advise that, as it only brings a bit of insecurity indeed.”
Harderwijk authorities have not responded publicly within the context of this video to the allegations made by residents. The AZC system in the Netherlands is managed nationally, with municipalities often tasked with hosting facilities under central government agreements.
Harderwijk is not the only Dutch municipality where asylum reception centers have come under scrutiny. In November 2025, serious unrest was again reported at a controversial center for unaccompanied minors on the Soestdijk Palace estate in Baarn, near Utrecht. Local reporting revealed that with around 90 asylum seekers housed there last year, the facility recorded 309 incidents in 2024, including roughly 100 cases involving physical or verbal violence.
An earlier investigation found vulnerable minors had allegedly been beaten, threatened, and forced to shoplift for older boys, with some assaults said to have taken place in nearby woods.
Tensions have also flared elsewhere. In October 2025, residents of Uithoorn protested plans to build a 250-person asylum center in their town alongside a 280-person facility just across the border in Amstelveen, less than two kilometers away. Demonstrations escalated into clashes with police, leading to arrests, as local politicians warned of growing division within the community.
High-profile criminal cases have further intensified debate. In February 2026, a Nigerian asylum seeker accused of murdering 17-year-old Lisa in Amsterdam confessed in court to the killing and to multiple sexual assaults. Lisa was murdered as she cycled home on Aug. 20 last year.
In another case, prosecutors alleged that three Syrian asylum seekers raped an 18-year-old student in Maastricht, with one suspect also accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
Dutch authorities maintain that asylum reception remains a national responsibility, with municipalities required to accommodate asylum seekers under government allocation rules.
The full report by the Christian Association Oldebroek can be viewed here.
Legendary British comedian John Cleese says he cannot risk visiting British Columbia after former public school trustee Barry Neufeld was ordered to pay out $750,000 to a teacher’s union by the BC Human Rights Tribunal for arguing that there are only two genders.
The tribunal ruled that 24 of Neufeld’s publications were “discrimination” and “hate speech,” and made it clear that his rejection of gender ideology was key to their decision.
“If a person elects not to ‘believe’ that gender identity is separate from sex assigned at birth, then they do not ‘believe’ in transpeople. This is a form of existential denial,” the tribunal stated. “A person does not need to believe in Christianity to accept that another person is Christian. However, to accept that a person is transgender, one must accept that their gender identity is different than their sex assigned at birth.”
Cleese, who is 86, is best known for Monty Python and creating the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. He will now avoid a province that he has previously praised to avoid the crackdown on gender ideology.
“What a pity!” he wrote on X on February 21 in a repost of the news of the ruling against Neufeld. “I’m arranging a theatrical tour of Canada this fall, and now I won’t be able to risk doing any shows in British Columbia. I was really looking forward to coming.”
What a pity !
I'm arranging a theatrical tour of Canada this Fall, and now I won't be able to risk doing any shows in British Columbia
Cleese has long been a staunch defender of freedom of speech, and this has put him at odds with trans activists.
“You can disagree with someone without hating them,” he stated earlier this month. “That’s the basis of liberal democracy. Using the suffix ‘-phobic’ suggests fear and disgust. I have been labelled trans-phobic by illiterates. I asked them if the fact they disagreed with me means they are Cleese-phobic. I didn’t get a reply.”
In 2020, Cleese signed a letter in support of JK Rowling, a prominent critic of gender ideology. When he faced accusations of “transphobia,” he replied: “I’m afraid I’m not that interested in trans folks.” In response to another angry criticism, Cleese got snarky: “Deep down, I want to be a Cambodian police woman. Is that allowed, or am I being unrealistic?”
There is precedent for the prosecution of comedians in British Columbia. In 2011, the BC Human Rights Tribunal ordered comedian Guy Earle to pay $15,000 to a member of his audience for the alleged “lasting physical and psychological effect” of his “homophobic” jokes during his set. Earle’s petition for review was dismissed by the BC Supreme Court.
A Montreal man who has spent the majority of his life in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting women is seeking a transfer to a female prison. Manfred Sperling, 58, began to self-declare a transgender status while behind bars and now blames his predatory behavior on his “dead self.”
Sperling is currently serving a life sentence at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security prison for men. Since the age of 19, Sperling has been in and out of prison for committing sex crimes, and received his first conviction for sexual assault in 1986. One of his first victims was reportedly an 11 year-old girl, whom Sperling groped at a local gym.
Following his release in 1998, the predator went on a five-day sexual assault spree. At least four victims were identified, including a child. Sperling grabbed the 12 year-old girl from behind by the neck and told her, “I’ll rape you,” but the girl was able to escape the attack.
Two days after that incident, Sperling attempted to assault a 53 year-old woman at a mall as she was leaving her car. However, she was able to fend him off and fled. Just one hour later, according to local newspaper The Gazette, Sperling again targeted a woman in a parking lot, where he ordered her to strip naked and raped her.
Sperling also has a history of assaulting female prison staff. In 1997 the serial predator grabbed a female guard by the neck and shoved her onto his bed.
Psychiatrist Dr. Louis Morissette provided testimony during a court hearing in which he labeled Sperling “an extreme case” while requesting that he be classified as a dangerous offender.
In Canada, being designated a dangerous offender is the most severe sentence under the criminal code. It is a status intended for the country’s most violent and high-risk criminals. A judge must determine that the criminal in question demonstrates a pattern of brutal and repetitive behavior, coupled with an indifference for the consequences of their actions. Once a convicted criminal is declared a dangerous offender, their sentence can be indeterminate, with their release depending not on the completion of a prison term, but on the judgement of the court system.
Dr. Morrisette told the court that Sperling is obsessed with sexually assaulting and raping women, saying, “That’s all he has in mind.”
In 2020, Sperling began claiming to identify as a transgender woman, and he now calls himself Amanda Joy Cooper.
In 2024, he received plastic surgery on his chest, as well as genital surgery to invert his penis. Both surgeries, which totaled around $30,000 according to the CBC, were subsidized by taxpayers.
Next week a Federal Court will hear arguments seeking Sperling’s transfer to a women’s facility. His lawyer, Jessica Rose, claims Sperling should be sent to a women’s prison because he is now defined as a “female” according to Canada’s correctional policy, having undergone surgery.
Rose leveraged her claim by highlighting a 2022 Correctional Service of Canada commissioner’s directive which states that the sex of an offender “is determined solely by their current genitalia.”
“Her message to us and her message to the court is, ‘I’m a woman with a vagina in a men’s prison. You think I’m safe here?’” Cooper’s lawyer, Jessica Rose, told The New York Post.
“From our perspective, Amanda’s gender identity and her genitals align. She is physically a woman, she identifies as a woman,” Rose added.
Corrections Canada has so far rejected the requests for a transfer, citing Sperling’s history of developing “obsessive attachments” to female prison staff. According to prison authorities, his assaults on female guards makes him a “very high risk to the safety” to female inmates.
During his first year in prison, Sperling threatened to rape and murder female employees, which resulted in his transfer to a super-maximum men’s prison in Quebec.
Corrections Canada also pointed out that Sperling has not taken accountability for his crimes, but rather has pinned the blame on his “dead self,” referring to his male self and newly declared identity as though they were two different people.
Reporting on the upcoming hearing, national broadcaster CBC referred to Sperling by his chosen name, Cooper, and used feminine pronouns to refer to him.
“She underwent gender surgery in September 2024. She now has a vagina and breasts. She has no penis. Her correctional records now list her sex as female,” reports the CBC.
Data from Corrections Canada reveals that there have been 129 requests from male convicts seeking transfers to women’s prisons during the period between 2017 and 2025. Of that total, 35 requests have been approved.
During that period, Corrections Canada approved the transfer of a sadistic pedophile known as Adam Laboucan, or Tara Desousa, to a women’s prison. Like Sperling, Laboucan is designated as a dangerous offender and is serving an indeterminate sentence.
In 1997, Laboucan was convicted of the violent rape of a 3-month-old infant. The infant was so brutally injured by the attack that he had to be flown to Vancouver, 410 miles away, to undergo reconstructive surgery.
After committing the horrific assault, Laboucan “mutilated himself and ate his own flesh,” according to news reports.
Laboucan began identifying as transgender while incarcerated and is currently being held in a women’s correctional facility with a mother and child unit where he has been said to be leering at the children. After a female inmate approached him and demanded that he desist in his threatening conduct, Laboucan assaulted her, fracturing several of her ribs.
A report released by the Canadian Correctional Service in 2022 revealed that 82% of “gender diverse” prisoners with a history of sexual offending were men who identified as “trans women.” Almost all (94%) had committed their offences while “living as their biological sex.” The majority (85%) committed offences that caused death or serious harm to their victim(s) while 70% inflicted psychological harm on their victim(s). Examination of the victimology shows that over half were children (58%) or female (55%). One-third (33%) of the offences committed had multiple victims.
The migration situation in the Canary Islands has once again come under the spotlight due to alarming data about the ages of new arrivals. For Spain, this is more than mere statistics — it’s an issue of overwhelming the social system, rising tensions, and an urgent need to change how migrant flows are managed. New reports make it clear that the existing mechanisms are not keeping pace with reality, and the consequences are now being felt nationwide.
According to a source at RUSSPAIN.com, nearly half of the migrants initially registered as minors were found to be adults after medical tests. This was revealed during an investigation initiated by the European Parliament. Authorities in the Canary Islands reported that of approximately 1,500 people who underwent special examinations, a significant portion turned out to be over 18. This situation puts extra pressure on local services, as minors receive special protection and care. The issue of returning migrants to their countries of origin remains virtually unsolvable. Morocco agrees to take back only 8% of its citizens who have arrived in the Canary Islands illegally. The rest remain on the islands, leading to overcrowded reception centers and resource shortages. Spanish authorities have repeatedly emphasized that without genuine cooperation with Morocco and other countries, the situation will not change. The European Union, meanwhile, is demanding that Spain implement more effective measures for returning migrants, but without the support of the countries of origin, these requirements remain only on paper.
The European Parliament report notes that many young people deliberately declare an age close to 18 to qualify for protection as minors. This enables them to avoid immediate deportation and gain access to social support. However, such actions result in genuine children being left less protected, and the system itself faces pressure due to a lack of places and specialists.
Another pressing issue is the allocation of financial resources. Despite the European Union allocating Spain 560 million euros to manage migration, the Canary Islands did not receive separate funding. Regional authorities are forced to use their own budget to cope with the influx of migrants. In recent years, almost 200 million euros from the local budget has been spent for these purposes. At the same time, decisions about relocating migrants across the country are made in Madrid, while all the burden falls on the Canaries.
European lawmakers emphasize that this approach violates the principle of fair responsibility sharing between regions and EU countries. As most underage migrants remain specifically in the Canary Islands, local schools and social services are overwhelmed. This causes discontent among residents and increases social tension. The introduction of new rules for the legalization of migrants, proposed by the government of Pedro Sánchez, has sparked a strong reaction not only in Spain but also in other EU countries. Now, anyone who can prove they have been in the country for at least five months by the end of 2025 may be eligible for legalization. According to various estimates, this will affect between half a million and one million people. The European Commission has already expressed concerns that such measures could affect security and stability in the Schengen area.
The report also notes that the Frontex agency is not involved in patrolling the route to the Canary Islands, despite having offered its resources. Spain opted to limit Frontex’s support to temporary accommodation centers, raising questions among its European partners. This stance makes it more difficult to obtain additional assistance and casts doubt on calls for solidarity from other EU countries. Currently, about 5,000 underage migrants are under the care of authorities in the Canary Islands, accounting for two-thirds of all arrivals to Spain. Local residents are increasingly voicing concerns over rising conflicts, petty crimes, and a lack of educational resources.
McDonald’s in Germany is advertising burgers without the burgers during Ramadan. During daylight fasting hours, the company’s digital screens show only empty packaging, with the food reappearing at sunset for iftar, the fast-breaking meal.
This Ramadan, @McDonalds let the sun decide what showed on its screens. During fasting hours, its outdoor screens did not show any food. The visuals stayed plain through the day.
When the sun set and it was time for Iftar, the burgers and meals appeared again. A simple idea that… pic.twitter.com/ipyur71K0f
Commentator Vicky Richter jibed in response that “just when you thought Germany had exhausted every creative way to prostrate itself before ‘cultural sensitivity,’ McDonald’s arrives to prove there is always a lower floor,” adding: “Welcome to Islamic Capitalism™.”
Author Karina Mariani also suggested that “they could just not advertise and be done with it, or they could refuse to bow to these whims. But they choose the ridiculous middle ground: empty little boxes.”
Even Muslims are not happy. British aviation educator Mohammad Taher, who in 2023 was described as one of the top 50 most influential Muslims in Europe, even argued that “Muslims aren’t in support of this campaign,” saying this was because the brand “has been on the boycott list for the past two years since the start of the genocide”—referring, of course, to McDonald’s’ alleged support for Israel in its war against the Hamas terror group.
“A Ramadan campaign,” Taher added, “isn’t going to make people forget that.”
