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From Bell v Tavistock to the Cass Review: What does the law say about gender affirming care for trans youth?

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Date:4 NOV 2024
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Dr Bianca Jackson, Family law barrister, Coram Chambers

The trajectory of gender affirming care for children and young people in the UK has significantly altered in the past four years, with interventions under scrutiny and, in some instances, curtailed completely. This article will examine how the Family Courts have grappled with this changing landscape and whether these cases have had any fundamental effect on already-existing legal principles.

The full article has published in the October issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

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