What does the Gender Recognition Act 2004 do?

What does the Gender Recognition Act 2004 do?

The purpose of the Gender Recognition Act is to provide transsexual people with legal recognition in their acquired gender. Legal recognition will follow from the issue of a full gender recognition certificate by a Gender Recognition Panel.

What does the Gender Recognition Act say?

The Gender Recognition Act 2004 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that allows people who have gender dysphoria to change their legal gender. It came into effect on 4 April 2005.

When did gender reassignment become a protected characteristic?

2010
The inclusion of “gender reassignment” as a protected characteristic in the Equality Act 2010 was a huge step forward and has clearly improved the position of trans people.

Do I need a gender recognition certificate to get married?

Do I need a Gender Recognition Certificate? You don’t need to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate. It’s completely optional, although eventually, you’ll likely want one as it means you’ll be legally recognised as your acquired gender and can then obtain a replacement birth certificate with your now-legal gender.

Is it illegal to ask to see a GRC?

It is also illegal for a service or employer to ask if you have a GRC because they should treat everyone the same regardless of their gender history. To challenge a service or employer about confidentiality you can get legal help from a solicitor, law centre or trade union.

How long does it take to get a gender recognition certificate?

If your application is approved then you will receive your Gender Recognition Certificate within two weeks of the panel date.

What is gender reassignment under the Equality Act?

7Gender reassignment (1)A person has the protected characteristic of gender reassignment if the person is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or has undergone a process (or part of a process) for the purpose of reassigning the person’s sex by changing physiological or other attributes of sex.

What does gender reassignment means?

Gender reassignment refers to individuals, whether staff, who either: Have undergone, intend to undergo or are currently undergoing gender reassignment (medical and surgical treatment to alter the body).

What do I need for a GRC?

Who can have a GRC?

1. Under 18s cannot have this.
2. You need a formal diagnosis.
3. You must have had 24 continuous months living as your gender identity.
4. You must intend to live as your gender identity for the rest of your life.

Can an employer ask for a gender recognition certificate?

Under the GR Act, it is an offence punishable by a fine for an employer to disclose whether an employee holds a gender recognition certificate. It is also unlawful for an employer to ask for a certificate as a requirement of the person’s employment.