‘Some will take their own lives’: Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns

Sociologist who surveyed effect of 2024 UK ban says denial of gender-affirming care has left trans and non-binary children in abject misery and severe distress'

A sociologist who surveyed more than 100 young transgender people and their parents following a puberty blocker ban in the UK has warned similar bans in Australia and New Zealand will lead to youth suicides.

Dr Natacha Kennedy from Goldsmiths, University of London, analysed the impact of the UK ban that was first implemented in March 2024, and extended indefinitely last December.