https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68841275
'Sweden'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.
But under this new law - which would come into force in July 2025 - the process
will be simpler, for example a shorter consultation with a doctor or a
psychologist will be enough, along with approval from the National Board of
Health and Welfare.
Legally changing a person's gender will also be possible from the age of 16,
although those under 18 will need the approval of their parents or guardian, a
doctor and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
The new law will also separate the process of changing legal gender from gender
surgery, which will still need a longer assessment and will still only be
allowed from the age of 18.
"It is not reasonable that there should be the same requirements for changing
legal gender as for making an irreversible gender confirming surgery," said
Johan Hultberg of the ruling Moderate Party, during a lengthy six-hour debate
in parliament.
"The great majority of Swedes will never notice that the law has changed, but
for a number of transgender people the new law makes a large and important
difference," he added.'
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