Italian court allows 13-year-old to change registered sex

A court has authorized a 13-year-old in Italy to legally change their registered sex from female to male, marking the youngest individual to complete such a transition. The ruling followed a comprehensive process including psychotherapy, hormonal therapy, and a court assessment of the individual's mature understanding of their gender identity and the irreversible nature of the change. This case occurs as Italy's parliament debates legislation to more strictly regulate gender dysphoria treatments for minors, emphasizing caution due to the vulnerability of adolescents.