Chest binding could be child abuse says Met Police after Trans charity sent breast binders to girls
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Scotland Yard insisted sending binders to children was not in itself a crime, but said if it received reports of a child using them, it would
Scotland Yard insisted sending binders to children was not in itself a crime, but said if it received reports of a child using them, it would 'assess the facts' with the help of social services.
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What is chest binding and how does it help trans people?
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What is chest binding and how does it help trans people?
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Chest binding could be child abuse says Met Police after Trans charity sent breast binders to girls
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Trans group overwhelmed with 'chest binder' requests
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Police say binding = child abuse
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