JK Rowling under fire transgender comments: The author of "Harry Potter" J.K. Rowling has been criticized for expressing support for a woman who lost a labor court for comments on social media about transgender people.

Maya Forstater filed a lawsuit against the Center for Global Development and CGD Europe, a group of international development experts, after losing her job as a researcher following comments on Twitter criticizing the UK's government plans to allow that people self-identify their gender.

Forstater does not think it is possible to change sex, and that men who have undergone gender reassignment surgery are still men, although the law recognizes them as women. "I don't think people should be forced to play with literal illusions like 'trans women are women,'" she wrote in a private message to a co-worker who was cited as evidence in the case.
The court, in making a preliminary decision where appropriate, determined that Forstater's views were not protected as a "philosophical belief" under the 2010 Equality Act.
The court details, which were held between November 13 and 21, were released Wednesday.
Employment Judge James Tayler wrote in his judgment that he considered Forstater's opinion to be "absolutist" and "inconsistent with the human dignity and fundamental rights of others."

JK Rowling under fire transgender comments

In a statement posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Forstater said he believes "sex is a biological fact and it is immutable."
"There are two genders. Men are men. Women are women. It's impossible to change sex. Until very recently, they were understood as basic facts in life," he wrote.
Rowling announced her support for Forstater on Thursday, writing, "Dress as you please. Whatever you call it, sleep with any adult who accepts it. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women to leave." her work. To claim that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill. "

LGBT rights charity Stonewall declined to comment on Rowling's statement, but when addressing the Forstater case, a spokesman told CNN: "This case was about the importance of dignity and respect for workplace. Trans people face huge levels of abuse and discrimination with one in eight (12%) having been attacked while working in the last year. "
Commenting on the implications of the decision, Louise Rea, a senior associate at law firm Bates Wells, who counseled former Forstater employers, said in a statement to CNN: "Several commentators have viewed this case as a matter of freedom of speech of the complainant ".

"Employment Judge Tayler acknowledged that there is nothing stopping the claimant from campaigning against the proposed revisions to the Gender Recognition Act or expressing his opinion that there should be some spaces that are restricted to women assigned to women at birth.

"However, she can do it without insisting on calling trans women. It's the fact that her belief necessarily involves violating the dignity of others, which means she is not protected by the Equality Act 2010."
Forstater attorney Peter Daly of the Slater and Gordon law firm told CNN, "The significance of this judgment should not be downplayed.
"If our client had succeeded, she would have established in law the protection of people, on either side of this debate, to express their beliefs without fear of discrimination."

People have been disappointed with Rowling's comments on the case on Twitter, and some say her tweet is transphobic. CNN has contacted Rowling's representatives for comment.
Freddy McConnell, who made the "Seahorse" movie about his experience as a transgender man who gave birth, tweeted on Thursday that Rowling had misrepresented the sentence.

McConnell added: "Forstater's argument is a dog whistle."
Forstater has created a fundraising page to pay for its legal representation, which has so far received more than £ 90,000 ($ 117,500) in donations.

Popcaan's "Vanquish" serves as his OVO sound debut

Popcaan brings the dancehall atmosphere with a new project.

Jamaican dancehall legend Popcaan signed with Drake's OVO Sound label last year, but has yet to make his debut. Giving an international touch to the existing talent list, the recording artist has just come up with one of the best drops of the week, releasing Vanquish with ten new albums.

In a press release, the icon warned fans that the real fire is coming next year. This is just a warm-up. "This project is a Christmas present for all my fans, especially those who will attend and support me at the 'Unruly Fest' the day after launch," said Popcaan. "The true album is coming next year, but for now, let's enjoy Vanquish together."

New Popcaan music is always welcome. Vanquish follows last year's release of Forever. Listen to the new sounds below and tell us what mood you feel the most.