Courts to remain involved in young person gender case

Why courts could stop a teenager changing their gender

The Court of Appeal has ruled that it was “appropriate” for it to “keep an eye” on the case of a 16-year-old seeking to take hormones in order to transition to the opposite gender, so as to make sure the treatment is in the teenager’s best interest. The case is murky, and has been deeply distressing for everyone involved. It’s been running for more than two years and involves “Q” – a 16-year-old who was born female, but who began identifying as …

Swiss high court rules parents could face charges if they interfere with daughter's 'gender transition'

In a landmark ruling, Switzerland’s highest court has ruled that parents of a gender-confused teen girl must facilitate her supposed ‘gender transition’ or face criminal charges. ‘We know this decision is not in her best interest,’ the girl’s father stated.

Courts to remain involved in young person gender case

A mother trying to stop her teen being given cross-sex hormones wins fight to keep courts involved.

Kaya Clementine Breen was 12 when her doctors prescribed puberty blockers. Cross-sex hormones followed. At 14, the Californian had a double mastectomy. Psychologists explained to her parents at the time that only an operation could alleviate the adolescent's depression.By FOCUS-online correspondent Sandra Ward