LGBTQ+ News Good Law Project publishes expert legal advice about trans children’s rights at school The advice is to help schools in England and Wales understand their responsibilities, and parents and children to understand their rights By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Legal challenge launched against years-long wait trans people face for first appointment at NHS gender clinics With trans young people and adults waiting years to be seen by the NHS, Good Law Project is supporting two adults, Eva and Alex, and two children who can’t be named, in cases against NHS England for failing to offer a first appointment within the legal timeframe of 18 weeks By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News LGB Alliance founding member resigns Ann Sinnott, who is one of four founders of the controversial LGB Alliance, has resigned from her position. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Appeal lodged against LGB Alliance’s charity status Mermaids, alongside LGBT+ Consortium, Gendered Intelligence, LGBT Foundation, Trans Actual and Good Law Project, is appealing the decision by the Charity Commission to award LGB Alliance charitable status By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Parents can consent to children receiving puberty blockers The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Election Special British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read