In November 2020 three high court judges ruled that children aged under 16 will need court approval in England and Wales to access puberty blockers. In September 2021 the ruling was overturned when the Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust, which runs NHS England’s only gender identity development service (GIDS) for children, successfully challenged the case. In July 2022 the NHS announced it was shutting down its gender identity clinic for young people because it has been “rushing children into life-altering treatment.”
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@8S4VJDK4yrs4Y
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No but there should be more education and acceptance of gender fluidity throughout puberty to allow young people to invent themselves without fear or ridicule.
@95DXSJQLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
as long as they are 100% sure that’s what they want
@christiangf20044yrs4Y
Yes, but with the consent of a pschycologyst provided by the goverment
Yes, but only under strict supervision to ensure that any decision made is one that is made with full knowledge of the effects, and after a period of living as the sex to be transitioned to.
I think yes, As long as they have been fully supported in making the decision by relevant adults, information, treatment options, outcomes, risks, benefits and possible alternative outcomes.
@8S5HBGV4yrs4Y
Sometimes. It's a grey area, where the right answer will depend on the individual concerned.
@8S5G8QV4yrs4Y
Yes, if the person has seen a gender therapist first
Yes 16 and over with hormone blockers available for younger children
@9C2N8TF2yrs2Y
I don't understand the nuances of the debate enough. I'm not trans, so I can't personally speak to it.
@98TNS3B2yrs2Y
Yes but only for puberty blockers as they are reversible
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