Re: Quinn (No 2)

In the matter of *Re: Quinn (No 2)*, Rees J of the Supreme Court of [State of Australia] considered the capacity of a child, identified as Quinn, to consent to medical treatment for gender dysphoria. The proceedings concerned the administration of Stage 2 treatment for this condition, as defined in the DSM-5.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether Quinn, a child, possessed the requisite legal capacity to consent to the proposed medical treatment. This involved an assessment of his maturity and understanding of the nature and consequences of the treatment.

Rees J determined that Quinn was competent to consent to the administration of Stage 2 treatment for gender dysphoria. The Court applied principles relating to the capacity of minors to consent to medical treatment, considering the child's understanding and maturity in relation to the specific treatment proposed. The Court also made orders for the anonymisation of the judgment and file, and discharged the appointment of the Independent Children’s Lawyer.