The British expert who led a review into children’s gender healthcare says young people have been “weaponised” and misled about the realities of transitioning by social media. Hilary Cass, a doctor, whose review of National Health Service (NHS) gender care for under-18s led to sweeping changes including a ban on puberty blockers, welcomed the draft published by Britain’s Department for Education earlier this week but accepted it is impossible for it to be “completely foolproof”. Baroness Cass...

Hilary Cass, who led a review of youth gender identity services in the UK, has warned that social media platforms are presenting "unrealistic images and expectations" to young people regarding gender transitioning.

A new report by clinician Dr Hilary Cass states that 'people at the extremes' of the trans debate have caused significant distress for young people, with children being 'weaponised' by both sides.