Thread by @ellenfromnowon, Liz Truss' move to restrict healthcare access for trans young people is [...]

Ellen Murray

ellenfromnowon

Liz Truss& #39; move to restrict healthcare access for trans young people is one of the most damaging policy moves for trans rights in the UK in recent memory.

This was done without consultation, is without legal basis and will be fought all the way. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-women-and-equalities-liz-truss-sets-out-priorities-to-women-and-equalities-select-committee">https://www.gov.uk/governmen...

Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss sets out priorities to Women and Equalities Select...

Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Select Committee on 22 April, and set out her priorities for the Government Equalities Office.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-women-and-equalities-liz-truss-sets-out-priorities-to-women-and-equalities-select-committee

I think this is a perfect example of background lobbyists using "gender ideology" as a wedge issue. This blows a hole in Gillick competence which provides healthcare consent for young people. Sexual and reproductive health services will be next if this goes through. Bet you £50.

I have a 90-page resource coming out in the next month or two that& #39;ll shed some more light on this

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