BMA takes ‘neutral position’ on gender review

The BMA says it will “retain a neutral position on the Cass Review”, external recommendations after a vote by its council earlier this week.

It is carrying out its own evaluation of the review and said it would listen to the views of patients and clinicians carefully.

On the BMA’s website, BMA council chair Professor Phil Banfield said the Association’s evaluation of the Cass Review would be “evidence-led, starting from a position of neutrality”.

“I cannot predict the outcome of our evaluation,” he said.

“However, I am clear that we will hear different perspectives, always prioritising the needs of transgender children and young people, who deserve the very best care.”