Keira Bell: NHS trust appeals against puberty blockers ruling

Keira Bell: NHS trust appeals against puberty blockers ruling A Court of Appeal hearing begins today into whether under-16s can give informed consent to medical treatment that delays the onset of puberty.

The appeal is being brought by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the UK's only Gender Identity Development Service (Gids).

The appeal hearing will last for up to two days, and the court will also hear from LGBT and other interested groups. BBC News

See also:

• Keira Bell case: What are puberty blockers? BBC News