Court of Appeal confirms it can override the capacity of a 16 year old who wishes to take cross sex hormones

On 19th December 2024, the Court of Appeal agreed in the case of O v P and Q that it was wrong to dismiss proceedings about a child wanting cross sex hormones in the face of parental opposition, once that child was 16. Proceedings would be adjourned to consider the result of a further assessment with [ ] The post Court of Appeal confirms it can override the capacity of a 16 year old who wishes to…