Gender Recognition 2022-02-23
2022-02-23
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Q1
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Context
The question addresses the current medicalisation of the gender recognition certificate process for transgender individuals.
If she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to de-medicalise the process of obtaining a gender recognition certificate. The Government have consulted on changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 but concluded that no changes are necessary at this time.
The Government believe transgender people should live their lives as they wish and have concluded that no changes are necessary at this time based on the full range of views expressed during consultation. The current requirements in the Gender Recognition Act 2004 are considered correct.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask to de-medicalise the process was not directly addressed with a commitment or concrete action plan.
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Q2
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Context
A previous statement by the Minister for Equalities regarding spousal consent issues has changed from removing veto power to avoiding these issues. The question seeks clarity on this issue.
On Monday, the Minister said the Government would remove the rule whereby a trans person's spouse has to consent to their gaining a gender recognition certificate. Yesterday, that had changed to helping to avoid spousal consent issues. Can the Minister confirm today that the Government will remove the veto power altogether?
Yes, I used shorthand referring to a spousal veto. The no-fault divorce legislation being enacted will remove any obstacles related to this issue. If the advice is wrong and the hon. Lady says so, I will double-check it.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask for categorical confirmation was not directly answered; instead, a reference to no-fault divorce legislation was given as context.
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