Current Version
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Legal, but banned for minors |
| Start Date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure originally was meant to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but was extended twice and is now indefinite. It extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland as well (The Sinn Fein gov agreed to follow it and medicines powers are reserved to the UK) |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1319/made https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr0xrpzjzko https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/sinn-fein-criticised-for-backing-uk-puberty-blocker-ban-as-hse-announces-review-of-move/a303206876.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15g7e5451zo.amp |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (4)
edited by jadeywadey. added detail and sources
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| Description | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure originally was meant to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but was extended twice and is now indefinite. | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure originally was meant to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but was extended twice and is now indefinite. It extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland as well (The Sinn Fein gov agreed to follow it and medicines powers are reserved to the UK) |
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| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1319/made | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1319/made https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr0xrpzjzko https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/sinn-fein-criticised-for-backing-uk-puberty-blocker-ban-as-hse-announces-review-of-move/a303206876.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15g7e5451zo.amp |
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edited by jadeywadey. Updated entry to show ban was extended indefinitely
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| Description | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure is set to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but could be extended. | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure originally was meant to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but was extended twice and is now indefinite. |
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| Sources | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1319/made |
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- Newer law has been passed "[SPAM]
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edited by Adjsnss . This law was passed by UK parliament applies to all 4 kingdoms of the United Kingdom
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "banned for minors indefinitely
https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj.q2814#:~:text=The%20indefinite%20ban%2C%20which%20will,test%20their%20safety%20and%20effectiveness."
- Status is not correct "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/puberty-blockers-temporary-ban-extended#:~:text=Temporary%20ban%20on%20prescription%20and%20supply%20of%20puberty%20blockers%20extended.&text=The%20government%20has%20today%20(22,'"
created by Notdog1996
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| Status | Legal, but banned for minors |
| Start Date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure is set to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but could be extended. |
| Sources | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers |