Stockholm, Apr 17 (AP) The Swedish parliament passed a law Wednesday lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16.

Young people under 18 will still need approval by a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.

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The vote was 234 for and 94 against with 21 listed as absent. (AP)

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