BC Father Fights Court Order That Keeps His Identity Hidden From Child’s Gender Transition Case

The father, who was referred to as C.D. in the court case, wants an opportunity to share his story, his lawyer says.

The Law Courts building, home to the B.C. Supreme Court and the B.C. Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver on Nov. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

A father in British Columbia who mounted a court battle to prevent his child from transitioning genders is now fighting to lift a restriction that prevents him from publicly using his name.

The court put the restriction in place to protect the identity of the child, who is now over the age of 18.