‘Hormone tourism’: when is travelling abroad for gender affirming care a safeguarding concern? – Family Law

Posted September 9th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘This article explores the legal and safeguarding implications of UK families seeking gender-affirming medical care abroad for children amidst tightening domestic restrictions. In particular, it examines the extent to which accessing puberty blockers and/or gender affirming hormones in other jurisdictions may be framed as “significant harm,” and the types of orders that local authorities may seek if they take the view that the child is at risk of harm from “hormone tourism.”’

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Family Law, 9th September 2025

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk