Keira Bell is a detransitioner who became the lead claimant in Bell v Tavistock, the case that temporarily stripped trans youth in England of access to puberty blockers. [1]
Bell brought a judicial review against the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, arguing that children cannot give informed consent to puberty blockers. [1:1]
The High Court ruled in Bell's favour, finding it "highly unlikely" that children under 13 could consent, and "doubtful" for 14-15 year olds. [1:2] This effectively stopped puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth.
The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court ruling, finding it was inappropriate for the court to give guidance on clinical decisions. [2]
Despite the appeal overturning the ruling:
Bell was represented by Alasdair Henderson, who is now an EHRC commissioner. [4]
Henderson simultaneously:
Since the case, Bell has: [7]