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

  • Written by Matt Nichol, Lecturer in Law, CQUniversity Australia

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...

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