The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a controversial new policy that will ban transgender athletes from competing in women s events. The IOC stated eligibility for women s events will be determined by a “once in a lifetime” sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from competing. It is an abrupt U turn after the IOC previously left athletes’ eligibility up to their respective sports federations

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The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a controversial new policy that will ban transgender athletes from competing in women s events. The IOC stated eligibility for women s events will be determined by a “once in a lifetime” sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from competing. It is an abrupt U turn after the IOC previously left athletes’ eligibility up to their respective sports federations

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