Trans rights are human rights
Trans Healthcare is vital to protecting and supporting the rights and lives of trans people, says the Scottish Greens equality spokesperson Maggie Chapman.
The party will oppose any moves to increase the age of accessing gender affirming care to 25, following the publication of the Cass Report.
Maggie Chapman MSP said: “Trans rights are human rights, and we must ensure trans people are able to access the care they need in a timely and compassionate manner. It is clear that gender affirming care plays a vital role in supporting and protecting trans people, and we would oppose any moves to increase the minimum age to 25 to receive such care.
“With waiting times still up to five and a half years, it’s clear a lot of work remains. I’m glad the Cass Report acknowledges that this situation is completely unacceptable, and we’ll continue to work with the Scottish Government and Gender Identity Services to bring those times down to acceptable levels.
“As the report acknowledges, the ongoing culture war around trans rights is doing a huge amount of damage.
“Trans people are not and must not be used as political weapons. Scottish Greens will continue to work with trans people and equalities organisations to build a system where the priority is to make the lives of trans people easier, happier, healthier, and to help them be who they are.”