Watchdog 'acted irrationally' over gender clinic, court told
Published: 6/24/2025

Gender Plus Healthcare Clinic challenges Care Quality Commission's decision to register England's first private clinic for under-18 gender treatment. Former nurse and mother contest registration and prescription of cross-sex hormone treatment. High Court hears claims of clinic's commitment to patient safety and best interests, with arguments on inadequate safeguarding measures and irrational decision-making by the regulatory body.