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| Region | Ireland |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | For adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition" |
| Sources | http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/ https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/ireland/ - Section 6.5 paragraph 4 |
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edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc
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| Description | For adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without a surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition" | For adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition" |
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| Sources | http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/ | http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/ https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/ireland/ - Section 6.5 paragraph 4 |
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| Status | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | For adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without a surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition" |
| Sources | http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/ |
Reports (2)
- Other "It should also be noted that legal gender in Ireland can be changed by self-declaration with no medical documentation or permissions required."
- Status is not correct "The right to change legal gender is now legal in Ireland since the passing of the Gender Recognition Act 2015."