Robin Swann announces end of controversial gay blood ban Stevie Maginn make history with what is thought to be the first blood donation since the relaxation of Northern Ireland s controversial gay blood restrictions in April. Picture by Hugh Russell. 14 December, 2020 01:00
It follows years of campaigning against Northern Ireland s controversial `gay blood ban . Picture by PA Photo/thinkstockphotos
BLOOD donation rules have been changed to allow gay and bisexual men who have had the same partner for the previous three months to become donors.
It follows years of campaigning against Northern Ireland s controversial `gay blood ban .
Health Minsiter Robin Swann said he is pleased to be able to announce the decision which he stressed is based on expert advice from the advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) and was guided purely by science .