Rejected petition Keep gender reassignment and transitioning at 17 years old!

Transgender people have a tough time as it is without the government trying to raise the age to 18!

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By raising the age the suicide rates will increase. It will also create an increase in poor mental health which will also means that the government will have to provide the NHS even more funding. So keep the age at 17 save yourself some money and make the public happier

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Do not ban gender transition treatments for under 18s: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318025

Uphold current legal protections for transgender individuals and under 18s: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318175

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Date submitted 24 April 2020
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