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Trans Youth Suicides Surge Amid Puberty Blocker Ban

2/9/2026

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Story summary
  • The Good Law Project reports 22 suicides among transgender youth in England in 2021-2022, about six times the prior year.
  • The rise coincided with a ban on puberty blockers, which Health Secretary Wes Streeting extended after a review.
  • Experts say the ban violates informed consent standards, as access to puberty blockers is now limited to a trial.
  • The report notes data may be underestimated due to incomplete child death reviews.