Nesbitt confirms agreement to extend puberty blockers ban to Northern Ireland

Mike Nesbitt has confirmed to MLAs a ban on puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said Executive agreement had been reached on the progression of legislation to include Northern Ireland in a UK ban on puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria.

Mr Nesbitt said young people in Northern Ireland will have “equitable access” to NHS trials to determine the safety and effectiveness of puberty blocker drugs.