A temporary ban on the sale or supply of puberty blockers has been introduced in Northern Ireland.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said Sinn Féin wants "the best possible medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare" after a temporary ban on the sale or supply of puberty blockersBBC News NI understands the matter was dealt with by way of urgent procedure, with the order signed off by the first and deputy first ministers without wider Stormont executive approval.
On Tuesday, Sinn Féin deputy leader Ms O’Neill said the temporary ban on puberty blockers was "based on clear and unequivocal advice from the chief medical officer pending review". The Cass Review was led by leading paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass and prompted the last government to ban the use of puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender – a move which was then supported by Labour when it won the general election in July.
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