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The Christian Institute has welcomed news that Northern Ireland has suspended its involvement in a controversial puberty blocker trial by NHS England.
The decision was taken by Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, who said the province would not be taking part in the scheme as long as a legal challenge against it remained active.
The scheme involves 226 children who will be given puberty blockers to determine the effects of the drugs on children. Legal advocacy group ADF International has described the trial as “reckless experimentation on children” that could result in “lifelong and often irreversible consequences.”
A judicial review into the scheme has been demanded by Bayswater Support Group, psychotherapist James Esses and detransitioner Keira Bell, who have lodged papers with the High Court.
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The decision was taken by Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, who said the province would not be taking part in the scheme as long as a legal challenge against it remained active.
The scheme involves 226 children who will be given puberty blockers to determine the effects of the drugs on children. Legal advocacy group ADF International has described the trial as “reckless experimentation on children” that could result in “lifelong and often irreversible consequences.”
A judicial review into the scheme has been demanded by Bayswater Support Group, psychotherapist James Esses and detransitioner Keira Bell, who have lodged papers with the High Court.
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Northern Ireland halts puberty blocker trial, cites legal challenges
The Christian Institute has welcomed news that Northern Ireland has suspended its involvement in a controversial puberty blocker trial by NHS England
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