Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16.

Young people under 18 will still need approval by a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare. The vote was 234 for and 94 against with 21 listed as absent.

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