Puberty-Blocker Ruling For Children Under 16 Won’t Be Challenged At British Supreme Court

Puberty-Blocker Ruling For Children Under 16 Won’t Be Challenged At British Supreme Court
The original case was brought against the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Aaron Chown/PA
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A challenge to a ruling allowing children with gender dysphoria to take puberty blockers without their parents’ consent as long as their doctor agrees will not reach Britain’s Supreme Court.

The decision announced May 5 by the Supreme Court marks an end to the high-profile case of Keira Bell, who brought a legal fight against the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, the UK’s only gender identity development service for children.

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