Key facts
- A UK High Court judge dismissed a legal challenge to a clinical trial for children.
- The clinical trial involves puberty blockers for children aged 11-16.
- Campaigners argued the trial could harm participants.
- The judge found no realistic chance of success for the campaigners' claims.
- The High Court dismissed a legal challenge by local residents against the UK government's approval of a new Chinese embassy in London.
- Residents cited concerns over human rights, spying, and potential enforcement of Chinese laws.
- The court ruled the UK government's approval of the Chinese embassy lawful.
A UK High Court judge has dismissed two significant legal challenges, allowing a clinical trial involving puberty blockers for children and approving the construction of a new Chinese embassy in London. The first case involved a challenge to a clinical trial for children aged 11-16 who are experiencing gender dysphoria and are being considered for puberty blockers. Campaigners had argued that the trial posed risks of harm to participants. However, the judge found that there was no realistic chance of success for these claims and therefore dismissed the legal challenge, permitting the trial to proceed.