Statement on the final report of the Cass Review

Summary:

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has welcomed the publication of the final Cass Review report, an independent review of gender identity services for children and young people. The EHRC will carefully consider the evidence, conclusions, and recommendations, emphasizing the importance of robust and reliable evidence-based care for gender-questioning children and young people. The report highlights multiple shortcomings in the provision of services, including lack of support and uneven provision, urging providers to implement recommendations in full to deliver quality services to children and young people.