PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Gender Recognition Certificates (29 October 2015)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to review the requirement for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria in the application criteria for the gender recognition certificate.

Asked by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The Government takes gender equality issues very seriously and has actively contributed towards the Women and Equalities Select Committee's inquiry into transgender equality. The Government will consider the recommendations of the inquiry once they become available.


Answered by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
3 November 2015

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