Children under 16 could legally change gender under new proposals from LGBT committee

Children under the age of 16 could be able to legally change their gender.

Under current legislation, only people over 18 can legally change their gender. Fine Gael is discussing the proposal, following a report from its LGBT committee. Sara Philips, chair of TENI, said the group welcomes the fact that it is being considered, but it is still very early days.

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Article is from Irish Examiner of June 2020 by Digital Desk staff