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| Region | Scotland |
| 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. This measure also applies to Scotland and Wales. 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 |
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edited by Notdog1996. Fixing date
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| Start Date | May 31, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
created by Notdog1996
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| Status | Legal, but banned for minors |
| Start Date | May 31, 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. This measure also applies to Scotland and Wales. 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 |