Gender Self-identification

Asked if it is time to move with other jurisdictions by implementing self-declaration of legal gender without detrimental effects.

Thanks the petitioners for bringing forward the motion and acknowledges the concerns raised by other MPs.

Clarified that her remarks include all members of the LGBT community and reiterated opposition to pitting different vulnerable groups against each other. Questioned why Government data on sex and gender is needed and raised concerns about potential privacy breaches.

Highlighted the distress caused by the Supreme Court ruling to a constituent working in the ambulance service. She agreed that the legal ruling creates a real mess that needs sorting out. Recalls a travel warning issued under Trump to trans individuals and calls for urgent action in light of current concerns about toilet access for transgender people.

Asked if the hon. Lady agreed that equality means equality for all under the Equality Act, despite the current system's inadequacies.

Asked for a detailed timeline regarding when the updated code will come to Parliament.

Discussed the importance of ensuring all trans people receive high-quality care through NHS services and referenced Dr Levy's review of adult gender services in NHS England.

Arthur agrees that a threat to fund Edinburgh Women’s Aid due to its single-sex services is an absolute disgrace, expressing shame about such discussions taking place in Edinburgh. The hon. Member for Edinburgh South West highlights the importance of being an ally to the LGBT community and discusses two sets of parents with opposing views on trans rights, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue.

Does my hon. Friend agree that we need to do more to protect trans people? In Somerset, for example, trans hate crimes have increased from 119 to 179.

Emphasised the importance of trans voices being heard in debates about their rights and the need to listen to the trans community when making decisions that impact them directly.

Raises concerns about parents' fears and their children's wellbeing in the wake of Supreme Court judgments affecting transgender individuals' legal status.

According to the Rainbow Map, the UK has dropped to 22nd place from being at the top a decade ago. Trans people face hostility and marginalisation.

Highlights the toxic nature of recent debates on women’s sex-based rights and trans rights, advocating for respectful dialogue to improve protections for both groups. Sought to give way but was declined by the speaker who wished to make progress due to time constraints.

Explained the purpose of a gender recognition certificate, highlighting its role in updating birth or adoption certificates, marriage agreements, and death certificates. Asked how a passport’s gender marker is relevant to biological sex when it cannot be changed, questioning the necessity of such markers. Asked for an update on the timeline and scrutiny process for publishing draft legislation on a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices.

Asked Dr Savage if she agrees that now is the time for the Government to commit to a clear timetable for allowing transgender people to self-identify their legal gender, so they can live with dignity and respect.

Expresses concern about the UK being the only western European country rated amber for LGBT rights, urging government action.

Critiqued recent rhetoric that divides rather than unites, highlighting concerns about protecting women's rights while addressing the urgent needs and challenges faced by trans individuals.

Discussed the extreme distress caused by interim guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, causing more stress and anxiety for already vulnerable people in the trans community.

Noted the UK's decline in LGBT rights rankings and urged respect for trans people’s dignity and autonomy, highlighting fears among constituents who feel their lives are unliveable due to current policies. Asked if six weeks is a suitable consultation period, suggesting 12 weeks would be more appropriate.

Called for a move to a more streamlined, de-medicalised process for legal gender recognition and shared the story of Yannifer, who faces an extensive wait for medical diagnosis despite having changed her gender in official documents.

Explained the current six-week consultation period and assured that diverse voices will be included in the process. Acknowledged that there is limited information available to share regarding the timeline of the proposed legislative measures against conversion practices, emphasising it as a priority for the Minister for Equalities.

Highlighted Brighton Pavilion's high number of petition signatories, supported self-declaration for transgender individuals, and called on the Government to reconsider gender recognition reform.

Supported the rights and dignity of transgender people in the UK, noting a significant increase in transphobic hate crimes according to Home Office data.

Gilbert discusses increasing waiting times for gender identity clinic appointments in Scotland, rising from 5,273 people in June with 45 waiting longer than five years to 5,640 by March with 184 waiting more than five years. She also highlights the rise in transgender identity-aggravated crime charges and issues surrounding self-ID. Expressed concerns about politicians misrepresenting trans people and emphasized the importance of protecting all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. Asked if services should be based on self-identification rather than sex or gender. Asked whether Christine Jardine includes women, lesbians, and gay men among the vulnerable groups she mentioned.

Highlights long wait times for gender identity clinic treatments, questioning the accuracy of NHS statistics on waiting lists.

Suggested that the Government should legislate further to protect trans people following the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act 2010. The UK Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers has created a legal distinction between biological sex and legal gender, which has obviously created confusion and uncertainty.

Stressed that what we say in this House matters and ripples across communities. He agreed that the trans community should have the same rights as everyone else, including living in dignity.