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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn Political correspondent

Sunak has not dropped plan to ban children from changing gender identity, says No 10

Rishi Sunak
Draft guidance from the attorney general determined Rishi Sunak’s proposed ban would be unlawful. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Downing Street has backed away from suggestions Rishi Sunak is to drop plans to ban schoolchildren from changing their gender identity, after draft guidance from his attorney general determined such a move would be unlawful.

The government is proceeding with “extreme caution” on the issue and additional time was being taken to hear from experts, the prime minister’s spokesperson said on Thursday.

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