The UK timeline
Each entry is a dated judgment, report, decision or piece of guidance that moved the British position, newest first. Read from the bottom up it is the clearest account there is of how a health service changed its mind.
1 September 2026
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 came into force in England on 1 September 2026
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 came into force in England on 1 September 2026.
31 July 2026
The High Court refused permission to challenge the regulatory approval of PATHWAYS and declined to stop the trial
On 31 July 2026, the High Court refused permission to challenge the regulatory approval of PATHWAYS and declined to stop the trial.
25 June 2026
The Government published the draft Conversion Practices Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny
On 25 June 2026, the Government published the draft Conversion Practices Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.
7 June 2026
NHS England consulted on a proposal not to routinely commission masculinising or feminising hormones for under-18s
From 9 March to 7 June 2026, NHS England consulted on a proposal not to routinely commission masculinising or feminising hormones for under-18s.
1 January 2026
De vernieuwde EHRC Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations trad op 5 augustus 2026 in werking.
De vernieuwde EHRC Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations trad op 5 augustus 2026 in werking. ([gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-code-of-practice-for-services-public-functions-and-associations-2026?utm_source=openai))
1 January 2026
KCSIE 2026 says schools should not initiate social transition and must involve parents or carers in all but rare safegua
KCSIE 2026 says schools should not initiate social transition and must involve parents or carers in all but rare safeguarding cases.
1 October 2025
NHS England called for evidence for an adult detransition pathway after finding that no defined NHS pathway existed
In October 2025, NHS England called for evidence for an adult detransition pathway after finding that no defined NHS pathway existed.
1 September 2025
England Netball’s policy, effective from 1 September 2025, reserves female netball for players born female and provides
England Netball’s policy, effective from 1 September 2025, reserves female netball for players born female and provides mixed netball as its inclusive category.
4 June 2025
The Supreme Court refused Farmor’s School permission to appeal the Higgs decision
On 4 June 2025, the Supreme Court refused Farmor’s School permission to appeal the Higgs decision.
1 June 2025
The Football Association ended transgender women’s eligibility for women’s football in England from 1 June 2025
The Football Association ended transgender women’s eligibility for women’s football in England from 1 June 2025.
16 April 2025
Op 16 april 2025 wees het UK Supreme Court unaniem arrest in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers , [2025] UK
Op 16 april 2025 wees het UK Supreme Court unaniem arrest in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers , [2025] UKSC 16. ([supremecourt.uk](https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2024_0042_press_summary_8a42145662.pdf))
16 April 2025
The Supreme Court held in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers that “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court held in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers that “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 mean biological sex.
16 April 2025
The Supreme Court held that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court held that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex.
12 February 2025
The Court of Appeal held that Kristie Higgs’s dismissal for manifestations of protected beliefs was unlawful
On 12 February 2025, the Court of Appeal held that Kristie Higgs’s dismissal for manifestations of protected beliefs was unlawful.
11 December 2024
The Government made restrictions on new private prescribing of puberty blockers for under-18s indefinite, subject to rev
On 11 December 2024, the Government made restrictions on new private prescribing of puberty blockers for under-18s indefinite, subject to review in 2027.
3 June 2024
Emergency restrictions on new private prescriptions began in Great Britain on 3 June 2024 and were later extended to Nor
Emergency restrictions on new private prescriptions began in Great Britain on 3 June 2024 and were later extended to Northern Ireland.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review called for a holistic assessment of children and young people presenting with gender-related distress
On 10 April 2024, the Cass Review called for a holistic assessment of children and young people presenting with gender-related distress.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review final report was published on 10 April 2024 after a four-year review
The Cass Review final report was published on 10 April 2024 after a four-year review.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review, published on 10 April 2024, found the evidence base for puberty blockers in this setting to be weak and
The Cass Review, published on 10 April 2024, found the evidence base for puberty blockers in this setting to be weak and recommended a formal research programme.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review’s final report was published on 10 April 2024
The Cass Review’s final report was published on 10 April 2024.
10 April 2024
The Cass Review was published on 10 April 2024 and described social transition as an active intervention with uncertain
The Cass Review was published on 10 April 2024 and described social transition as an active intervention with uncertain long-term outcomes.
10 April 2024
The final Cass Review, led by Dr Hilary Cass, was published on 10 April 2024
The final Cass Review, led by Dr Hilary Cass, was published on 10 April 2024.
31 March 2024
GIDS closed on 31 March 2024; replacement NHS services opened on 1 April 2024
GIDS closed on 31 March 2024; replacement NHS services opened on 1 April 2024.
31 March 2024
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Gender Identity Development Service closed on 31 March 2024
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Gender Identity Development Service closed on 31 March 2024.
31 March 2024
The Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service closed on 31 March 2024
The Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service closed on 31 March 2024.
12 March 2024
NHS England ended routine commissioning of puberty-suppressing hormones for under-18s with gender incongruence or dyspho
On 12 March 2024, NHS England ended routine commissioning of puberty-suppressing hormones for under-18s with gender incongruence or dysphoria.
1 January 2024
An Employment Tribunal upheld Professor Jo Phoenix’s harassment and constructive-dismissal claims against the Open Unive
In January 2024, an Employment Tribunal upheld Professor Jo Phoenix’s harassment and constructive-dismissal claims against the Open University.
1 January 2024
The Commission on Human Medicines advised that the existing prescribing environment posed an unacceptable safety risk fo
The Commission on Human Medicines advised that the existing prescribing environment posed an unacceptable safety risk for this use (CHM, 2024).
1 January 2024
The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Restrictions on Private Sales and Supplies) Order 2024 made t
The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Restrictions on Private Sales and Supplies) Order 2024 made the private-sector restrictions indefinite in December 2024.
20 December 2023
The Scottish Government confirmed that it would not appeal that judgment
On 20 December 2023, the Scottish Government confirmed that it would not appeal that judgment.
8 December 2023
Lady Haldane dismissed the Scottish Ministers’ judicial-review challenge in the Outer House of the Court of Session
On 8 December 2023, Lady Haldane dismissed the Scottish Ministers’ judicial-review challenge in the Outer House of the Court of Session.
17 January 2023
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack made the first Section 35 order under the Scotland Act 1998
On 17 January 2023, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack made the first Section 35 order under the Scotland Act 1998.
1 January 2023
The Department for Education’s 2023 draft standalone guidance was replaced by material incorporated into KCSIE 2026
The Department for Education’s 2023 draft standalone guidance was replaced by material incorporated into KCSIE 2026.
22 December 2022
The Scottish Parliament passed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill by 86 votes to 39 on 22 December 2022
The Scottish Parliament passed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill by 86 votes to 39 on 22 December 2022.
6 July 2022
The remitted Employment Tribunal found that CGD had directly discriminated against Forstater by not offering her employm
On 6 July 2022, the remitted Employment Tribunal found that CGD had directly discriminated against Forstater by not offering her employment and by not renewing her visiting fellowship.
1 June 2022
The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed in June 2022 that beliefs about immutable sex and lack of belief in “transgende
In Mackereth v DWP, the Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed in June 2022 that beliefs about immutable sex and lack of belief in “transgenderism” could be protected.
28 April 2022
The UK Supreme Court refused permission for a further appeal
On 28 April 2022, the UK Supreme Court refused permission for a further appeal.
29 October 2021
The Government published its consultation on banning conversion therapy; it closed on 4 February 2022
On 29 October 2021, the Government published its consultation on banning conversion therapy; it closed on 4 February 2022.
30 September 2021
The UK Sports Councils published guidance stating that inclusion, fairness and safety cannot always be reconciled in mea
On 30 September 2021, the UK Sports Councils published guidance stating that inclusion, fairness and safety cannot always be reconciled in meaningful gender-affected competition.
17 September 2021
The Court of Appeal allowed Tavistock’s appeal and set aside the High Court declaration
On 17 September 2021, the Court of Appeal allowed Tavistock’s appeal and set aside the High Court declaration.