Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16 - BBC News

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

16 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 againstBy Francesca GillettBBC NewsSweden's parliament has passed a law lowering the age at which people can change their legal gender from 18 to 16, and making the process easier.

The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden's parliament.

Though Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal, in 1972, the new law has sparked intense debate.

Some say it will make an "important difference" but critics say more research is needed.

Currently, Swedes require a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria to be allowed to change their legally recognised gender.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68841275

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