Tag #Lawful

What are the immediate consequences of the Welsh government's failure to conduct a required impact assessment before banning puberty blockers for under-18s?

The Welsh government's ban on puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity has been challenged for its failure to conduct a required impact assessment, potentially violating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This omission has led to concerns about the affected children's rights and the lack of meaningful engagement with them. A Plaid Cymru politician and the children's commissioner have both raised these concerns.