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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Dave Clark

Baroness Cass claims children have been ‘weaponised’ in gender debate

Baroness Hilary Cass has broadly welcomed proposed schools guidance (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Archive)

Children have been "weaponised" and misled by social media regarding the realities of gender transition, according to the expert who led the review into children’s gender healthcare.

Baroness Hilary Cass, whose comprehensive review of NHS gender care for under-18s prompted significant reforms, including a ban on puberty blockers, welcomed new draft guidance from the Department for Education but acknowledged its inherent limitations.

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