05 Oct, 2021
Court of Appeal rules that doctors, not judges, know best whether trans kids should be prescribed puberty blockers
We are delighted that the Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the High Court in the case of Bell v Tavistock. You can find more detail about the
08 Apr, 2021
British Infertility Association (BICA) training – the law for transgender fertility patients
Jade was happy to give some training to infertility counsellors with the BCIA about the law on fertility and parenthood for transgender parents.
31 Mar, 2021
High Court rules that parents can authorise puberty blocking treatment for transgender children and young people
The High Court has ruled that parents and carers with parental responsibility can lawfully consent to their children and young people being prescribed puberty blockers.
18 Dec, 2020
Bell v Tavistock – High Court ruling on puberty blockers and what it means for transgender children and young people
We look at the High Court’s Bell v Tavistock judgment from 1st December 2020 and what it means for the transgender community.
13 Aug, 2020
Resolution training on LGBT law and modern families
In her role as chair of the UK and Ireland LGBT Family Law Institute, Natalie Gamble was delighted to be invited to give some training to Resolution (the association of
20 May, 2019
Can I get NHS funding for storing my sperm or eggs as a trans person?
Fertility preservation is of particular significance for any trans young person embarking upon a treatment programme which may compromise their fertility. Any consideration of hormone or other treatment must include
03 Apr, 2019
Trans Healthcare Conference, Bristol, 29 March 2019
The team at NGA Law were delighted to be part of the Trans Healthcare Conference in Bristol, organised by Policy Bristol, the Trans Equality Legal Initiative and Mermaids. Sue was
18 Oct, 2018
Campaigning for U.K. transgender law reform
The government consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act closes on Friday at 11pm. If you haven’t responded already, please do. Stonewall have produced some very helpful guidance and it takes
15 Nov, 2017
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 – reform for transgender rights?
In July 2017, the Government announced that it was considering a review of UK legislation on changing legal gender in line with plans to promote the equality of LGBT people
28 Feb, 2016
Transgender parents and UK fertility law
There is growing awareness in the UK of the fertility needs of transgender people. Hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery often affect fertility and so, like cancer patients having chemotherapy, a
