It Could Happen Here 16 Dead & a Cover-up: An NHS Trans Horror Story
May 27, 2025
Mira Lazine, a freelance trans journalist and creator of Free Radicals, dives into the troubling realities of trans rights in the UK. She discusses the alarming cover-up of trans deaths by government and media, the disastrous healthcare scenarios for trans youth, and the high suicide rates linked to treatment restrictions. Mira critically examines the controversial Cass report, highlighting biases against trans voices. The conversation underscores the vital role of activism and community support in advancing trans rights and mental health.
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Impact of 2020 UK Ruling
- UK’s 2020 legal ruling restricted puberty blockers for trans minors, worsening care access.
- This led to hesitation among doctors and increased suicides during NHS waiting periods.
NHS Ignored Trans Youth Suicides
- Sixteen transgender minors committed suicide linked to NHS care delays after 2020.
- Whistleblowers revealed NHS ignored warnings about these deaths without public action.
Breaking the Cover-Up Story
- Journalist Mira Lazine was the first to report on the NHS trans suicides after whistleblower evidence.
- She found leaked NHS meeting minutes proved officials knew of every death yet covered it up.