Coroner agrees to record trans man as male after family's legal fight

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The case of Aiden Longmuir has raised questions about the treatment of transgender individuals in the UK's healthcare and legal systems. Recording the correct sex of a deceased person is a crucial aspect of the inquest process, as it can impact the investigation into the circumstances surrounding their death. The decision to hold a fresh inquest with the correct recording of Longmuir's sex as male may set a significant precedent for similar cases in the future.

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Coroner agrees to record trans man as male after family's legal fight

A family's legal battle has forced a fresh inquest for Aiden Longmuir, 20, who took his own life in May 2025. A new coroner will correctly record his sex as male and investigate the clinic delays before his death