Articles by Louise Troy

conversations about suicide prevention cannot focus entirely on telling people in distress that they need to speak. […]

Debates around non-therapeutic childhood circumcision frequently become anchored in safeguarding concerns and measurable medical harms. This focus is understandable: physical injury leaves visible evidence, lends itself to clinical assessment, and can be quantified through statistics. […]

Male circumcision without medical need carries serious physical, psychological, and ethical risks. The Locked Up Living podcast highlights how weak regulation, inconsistent safeguarding laws, and a lack of medical oversight continue to harm children. Leeanne Morris of 15 Square and Alejandro Sanchez of the National Secular Society outline the trauma, loss, and lifelong impacts many men experience, and call for legal reform and stricter standards to protect children. […]

The Tragedy of Cole Groth: A Wake-Up Call on Infant Circumcision Harm Earlier this year the father of a newborn boy in the United States announced that his son had suffered catastrophic life threatening complications […]

Infant circumcision remains a contentious topic, sparking debates among medical professionals, ethicists, and advocacy groups. Recently, a medical student on placement with 15 Square has brought to light critical concerns regarding the British Medical Association’s […]

We are thrilled to congratulate our Deputy CEO, Jason Metters, on his recent graduation from Keele University, a place that holds a special significance for us at 15 Square. Jason recently claimed his Masters in […]

Advocating For An Intact Baby Boy: A Real Story of Empowerment and Support At 15square, we are dedicated to providing support and education for parents facing difficult decisions about their child’s health and well-being. One […]

Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right that underscores the importance of an individual’s ability to decide about their own body without external coercion. This principle is crucial in discussing medical ethics and individual rights, […]