Current Version
| Region | British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Issue | Legal recognition of non-binary gender |
| Status | Not legally recognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under United Kingdom law, the non-binary gender is not legally recognised. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/7 https://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/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/17/non-binary-us-citizen-loses-attempt-gender-recognised-uk |
Revision History (2)
edited by UnknownMiles. There does not need to be a start date, as it was never recognized.
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | 2004 | (unknown) |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Not legally recognized |
| Start Date | 2004 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under United Kingdom law, the non-binary gender is not legally recognised. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/7 https://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/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/17/non-binary-us-citizen-loses-attempt-gender-recognised-uk |