Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
- Date
- 2022
- Title
- Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
- Description
- The Scottish Government passes the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which would enable individuals in Scotland to legally change their gender without the current requirement for applicants to provide medical evidence of their diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and would extend the new system of self-identification to 16 and 17-year-olds for the first time.
- References
- Catherine Fairbairn, Doug Pyper, and Bukky Balogun, ‘Research Briefing : Gender Recognition Act reform: consultation and outcome’ (House of Commons Library, 18 February 2022) <https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9079/> accessed 16 May 2024