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Identity politics: Why transgender children need legal recognition

Under-18s who feel they’re in the wrong body may soon be able to legally change their gender with greater ease, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

Identity politics: Why transgender children need legal recognition

Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 01:00

Under-18s who feel they’re in the wrong body may soon be able to legally change their gender with greater ease, writes

Helen O’Callaghan.

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