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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2020 · 32 MIN

Changing gender: A landmark judgement in the Keira Bell case

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Yesterday at the High Court, a judgement was passed that could have major implications for the treatment of children at gender identity clinics.We speak to two people with very different perspectives: Keira Bell, the 23-year-old who detransitioned and is at the centre of the case; and the mother of a young transgender man, who thinks the court made the wrong decision.Guests:Sian Griffiths, education and families editor, The Sunday Times.Keira Bell, one of the people at the centre of the High Court decision.Jo, the parent of a young transgender man who was also treated at the Tavistock clinic. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Sky News.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday at the High Court, a judgement was passed that could have major implications for the treatment of children at gender identity clinics.We speak to two people with very different perspectives: Keira Bell, the 23-year-old who detransitioned and is at the centre of the case; and the mother of a young transgender man, who thinks the court made the wrong decision.Guests:Sian Griffiths, education and families editor, The Sunday Times.Keira Bell, one of the people at the centre of the High Court decision.Jo, the parent of a young transgender man who was also treated at the Tavistock clinic. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Sky News.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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