Labour is contemplating a ban extension on puberty blockers to encompass private hormone replacement therapy prescriptions, alarming experts who warn this could result in a "lost generation" of trans individuals. Clinical psychologist Dr. Aidan Kelly expressed concerns about the potential harmful impact on young trans people and criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the government's expert panel, suggesting that it might favor predetermined outcomes over expert opinions. Currently, puberty blockers deemed life-saving are available only through NHS-commissioned clinical trials.
The government is reportedly considering extending its ban on puberty blockers to block access to private prescriptions of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) according to testimony heard by the High Court on Thursday (22 May).
Dr Aidan Kelly says the lack of transparency over the panel's creation has caused concerns it could turn into a "kangaroo court" that ignores expert guidance in favour of a "predetermined" outcome.
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