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Gillick competency = under 16 year olds being able to access medical care without parental consent/knowledge, provided they show they can make an informed choice. this applies to puberty blockers for trans kids & it applies to abortion. @TheEmmelineMay/1333740914590801920Permalink Look on archive.org
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fuck thisPermalink Look on archive.org
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the court decision did not give that clarity - it affirmed the rights of an informed and competent child to consent to treatment. the clinic is making an active choice to deny them that choice - unless they go to court about it. which, for a time sensitive issue like puberty...Permalink Look on archive.org
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please take a moment to imagine the idea that a 14 year old is going to go to court to obtain access to puberty blockers, in a situation where their parents are opposed to it.Permalink Look on archive.org
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although it must be said, the existing 2+ year waiting list for a first appointment at GIDS already prevented most trans kids from obtaining puberty blockers at an appropriate age.Permalink Look on archive.org
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practically, the situation remains the same - trans kids with supportive parents who can pay for private referrals will be able to prevent an inappropriate puberty. others... won't.Permalink Look on archive.org
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thread from yesterday @fireh9lly/1333743803832918017?s=19Look on archive.org