CHILDREN could be barred from accessing irreversible cross-sex hormones beneath a brand new plan by Liz Truss.
Younger individuals should be higher shielded from making adjustments to their our bodies that they may later remorse, the former Prime Minister says.
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At the moment, youngsters from the age of 16 could also be given the hormones to assist them change gender however solely after they’ve been on puberty blockers for a yr.
Cross-sex hormones may cause irreversible adjustments resembling breast improvement, a deeper voice and even infertility, the NHS says.
Below Ms Truss’ plan, teenagers wouldn’t be capable to entry hormone remedy till they attain 18.
The South West Norfolk MP will current her plan for the Invoice to the Commons on Wednesday.
It would additionally forestall the state from formally recognising under-18s social transitioning and defend single-sex areas.
A supply mentioned: “These aren’t celebration political points and Liz hopes for cross-party help.”
A authorities spokesperson mentioned: “The NHS is consulting to limit the prescribing of puberty blockers.”
