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Should Under 16's Need Permission To Start Puberty Blockers?

Three Judges in the UK have ruled that children under the age of 16 are unlikely to be able to gi...

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07.59 2 Dec 2020


Should Under 16's Need Permission To Start Puberty Blockers?


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07.59 2 Dec 2020


Three Judges in the UK have ruled that children under the age of 16 are unlikely to be able to give consent to start puberty blockers. What does this ruling mean for Ireland? Joining me on the line to discuss is Psychotherapist and author, Stella O’Malley. 

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