An unusual request to legally change an age was declined

Mr Ratelband, aged 69, made headlines around the world wanting to change his birth date by 20 years

03-Dec-2018

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Emile Ratelband, aged 69, wanted to change his birth date to avoid discrimination.

Mr Ratelband maintained he has the body of a 40-something and a young age is part of his identity.

Court disagreed, highlighting that unlike a person's gender or name, age is a basis for many laws.

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Biological Age