It does not require transgender people to have undergone any medical or surgical transition.
Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform bill was passed in Holyrood earlier today by 86 votes in favour and 39 against and has been described as “a victory for trans and all human rights in Scotland” by the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.
To understand the Gender Recognition Reform bill, we first need to understand the Gender Recognition Act 2004. A GRC allows the holder to have the sex marker of their birth certificate changed. A GRC is not required to change documents such as passports, driving licenses or details with other businesses and organisations. It has the effect of changing your legally recognised sex for “all purposes.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Scotland passes gender recognition reform in 'historic victory' for trans rightsTransgender people in Scotland will now be able to more easily change their legal gender after Holyrood passed long-sought gender recognition law reforms.
Read more »
Scottish parliament debating controversial Gender Recognition BillA controversial law making it easier for transgender people in Scotland to change the gender recorded on their birth certificate is reaching its final stages in the Scottish parliament. fatimamanji has the latest.
Read more »
Scotland passes controversial legislation that makes it easier to legally change genderSocial Justice Secretary Shona Robison urges MSPs voting on the controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill to 'tackle and challenge transphobia wherever and whenever it occurs'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Read more »
Sweeping reforms to gender change laws in Scotland approved by MSPsPeople in Scotland will be allowed to legally change their gender without the need for a medical diagnosis and from a younger age, after controversial plans were approved by MSPs.
Read more »