PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(30 May 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If she will take legislative steps to introduce a gender-neutral marker on passports.
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The purpose of identity documents, including passports, is to verify a person’s identity and confirm they are the rightful holder of the document.
Current policy is that only ‘male’ and ‘female’ sexes are recognised for official purposes under UK law, which is reflected in UK passport policy.
There are no current plans to introduce a gender-neutral marker on passports.
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