Medics welcome new gender recognition laws for children but call for slow changes

Medics have welcomed new gender recognition laws for children but warn changes should be made slowly and carefully.

Medics welcome new gender recognition laws for children but call for slow changes
Thu, 19 Jul, 2018 - 11:00

Update 10am: Medics have welcomed new gender recognition laws for children but warn changes should be made slowly and carefully.

Under the recommended rule change it should be easier to officially switch from male to female and vice versa.

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