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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.

Gender Recognition

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she will take to assess the safeguarding implications of reforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

Answer

We are carefully considering safeguarding issues related to reforming the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We have been very clear that we are not going to be changing the existing safeguards in the Equality Act. Safeguarding is always a priority and, in line with the usual obligations on Government, any proposed new gender recognition system will be rigorously assessed in terms of its potential effect on other groups in society, as well as its implications for safeguarding processes in specific contexts, such as prisons. As part of the Gender Recognition Act consultation, we are keen to hear from respondents on these points.

Any new system that is proposed in the Government’s response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation will be subject to a full impact assessment.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178211
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Protection Reform Gender recognition
Legislation
Gender Recognition Act 2004
Link
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