Entry #11226: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusNot legally recognized
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionIn 2021 the UK government said (in response to a petition) that legal recognition of non-binary gender identity would have "complex practical consequences for other areas of the law, service provision and public life", and said that they felt existing legislation allowing people to change their legal gender went far enough. Courts have, however, ruled that people with non-binary identities are protected from discrimination by the Equality Act.
Sourceshttps://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/21/non-binary-legal-gender-recognition-petition-cabinet-office-response/ https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580220 https://www.willans.co.uk/knowledge/equality-act-gender-fluid-non-binary-individuals-protected/


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NoteIn 2021 the UK government said (in response to a petition) that legal recognition of non-binary gender identity would have "complex practical consequences for other areas of the law, service provision and public life", and said that felt existing legislation allowing people to change their legal gender went far enough. Courts have ruled, however, that people with non-binary identities are protected from discrimination by the Equality Act.In 2021 the UK government said (in response to a petition) that legal recognition of non-binary gender identity would have "complex practical consequences for other areas of the law, service provision and public life", and said that they felt existing legislation allowing people to change their legal gender went far enough. Courts have, however, ruled that people with non-binary identities are protected from discrimination by the Equality Act.
Sourceshttps://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/21/non-binary-legal-gender-recognition-petition-cabinet-office-response/ https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580220https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/21/non-binary-legal-gender-recognition-petition-cabinet-office-response/ https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580220 https://www.willans.co.uk/knowledge/equality-act-gender-fluid-non-binary-individuals-protected/

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