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| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Northern Ireland's blood donation criteria were brought in line with UK rules in August 2021, after being delayed since June 2021. They removed any sexuality-specific deferral periods. |
| Sources | https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/nirule-change-allowingblood-donations-from-some-gay-menset-to-take-effect-40746133.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-57425071 |
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edited by jadeywadey. improved description
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| Description | Blood donation criteria brought in line with UK rules, after being delayed since June 2021. | Northern Ireland's blood donation criteria were brought in line with UK rules in August 2021, after being delayed since June 2021. They removed any sexuality-specific deferral periods. |
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edited by jadeywadey. adding a source
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| Sources | https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/nirule-change-allowingblood-donations-from-some-gay-menset-to-take-effect-40746133.html | https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/nirule-change-allowingblood-donations-from-some-gay-menset-to-take-effect-40746133.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-57425071 |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Blood donation criteria brought in line with UK rules, after being delayed since June 2021. |
| Sources | https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/nirule-change-allowingblood-donations-from-some-gay-menset-to-take-effect-40746133.html |