Entry #13814: Gender-affirming care in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueGender-affirming care
StatusLegal, but banned for minors
Start DateJun 3, 2024
End Date(none)
DescriptionOn 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.
Sourceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers
Federal LawYes
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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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StatusLegal, but banned for minors
Start DateJun 3, 2024
End Date(none)
DescriptionOn 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.
Sourceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers