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Northern Ireland Executive Office refuses to disclose evidence considered in decision to ban puberty blockers

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The Executive Office in Northern Ireland has refused to disclose the evidence that was considered ahead of introducing a puberty blocker ban in August.

A freedom of information request submitted by Belfast Live was rejected on the grounds that it “has the potential to damage the concept of collective responsibility” and would “inhibit Ministers’ ability….

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