Stop the NHS Pathways Experimental Puberty Blocker Trial for Children Aged 10–16
Abolish the NHS puberty blocker trial for 10–16 year olds. We believe children cannot legally or ethically consent to experimental medical trials with unknown lifelong risks. The Government must stop this trial to uphold child safeguarding.
Signatures
21
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 19 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751839
- 20 DEC 2025Petition created
Background
Children cannot consent to life-altering medical experiments. This trial subjects minors to hormones with unknown effects on fertility & bone health. History is full of medical trials on children that caused unforeseen harm; such research on minors is inherently high-risk. Government must prioritize safeguarding over experimentation and protect children from interventions where informed consent is impossible. We call for the abolition of this trial to ensure children are not used for research.