NI poll backs Supreme Court ban on youth gender self-ID
Source: belfasttelegraph.co.uk
- A new poll reveals overwhelming support in Northern Ireland for the UK Supreme Court's ruling that bans under-16s from changing their legal gender.
- 84% of respondents back the decision, with even higher approval among women and younger people.
- The finding strengthens the court's stance against Scotland's gender law and highlights broad public consensus on protecting children.
A LucidTalk poll for the Belfast Telegraph shows massive backing in Northern Ireland for the Supreme Court's landmark ruling that declared parts of Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Act unlawful. The court ruled that 16- and 17-year-olds cannot legally change their gender without a medical diagnosis, overturning Holyrood's attempt to simplify self-ID. Conducted by the Belfast-based firm, the survey underscores strong public agreement with safeguarding youth from hasty decisions, amid ongoing