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Shared in hope rather than expectation that the NHS and government will stop killing trans children and young people. Petition: An independent evaluation of the discredited Cass review on child gender services petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7002…

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16. Lastly, I am a transgender journalist covering this topic worldwide. Please subscribe to support my journalism at erininthemorning.com/subscribe, and also give thanks to the many queer and trans journalists whose research helps fight disinformation every day.

15. Likewise, researchers at Yale slammed the Florida Review, and many of their critiques are applicable to the Cass Review as well... not surprising given the collaboration. medicine.yale.edu/lgbtqi/researc…

14. It is important to note that gender affirming care saves lives, and there is plenty of evidence to show for it, such as this review of over 50 articles by Cornell University. whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-eq…

13. Immediately after the release, trans experts worldwide voiced opposition to the findings, including AusPATH and PATHA. See bits of their statements here:

12. Within a day of the publication of the Cass Review, it appears those concerns were well warranted. NHS England has just announced it would launch a new review into adult care over fears of "individuals with undiagnosed conditions" #selection-1517.61-1517.284" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">archive.ph/3HOqP#selectio…

11. Another controversial section focused on those under 25, stating that trans people under 25 should be barred from adult care populations due to their waitlist time counting towards getting adult care. There is speculation that this could restrict care under 25 further.

10. One of the most controversial sections of the Cass Review calls for restrictions on social transition, spreading fear that social transition could "change" a child's gender permanently and advocating for restrictions.

9. Notably, Patrick Hunter has been identified as part of a network of anti-trans Christian-Right experts who seek to roll back trans and queer rights by the SPLC. Both the Florida Review and the Cass Review serve that function, and both collaborated. splcenter.org/captain/disinf…

8. The meetings and emails, which show collaboration over these targeted and politically motivated bans, was first unearthed by transgender researcher @ZJemptv and have been subject to trial here in the US. Read more in her article here: genderanalysis.net/2023/11/new-tr…