Current Version
| Region | Falkland Islands |
| Issue | Intersex infant surgery |
| Status | Parental approval required |
| Start Date | Nov 16, 1989 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In the UK and its overseas territories (including the Falkland Islands), it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents/enacted |
Revision History (2)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the start date.
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1989 | Nov 16, 1989 |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Parental approval required |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In the UK and its overseas territories (including the Falkland Islands), it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents/enacted |