A guide to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the process of applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate. This guide does not include the changes made to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 by the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.
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The purpose of this guidance is to help potential applicants to make informed decisions about whether they wish to apply for gender recognition.
It contains:
- An introduction to the Gender Recognition process
- An explanation of the words used in this guidance and the application pack
- Information on what obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate will mean for various aspects of a person’s life
- Details of the criteria that must be satisfied for a Gender Recognition Certificate
- An explanation of the process
- Contact details for further help and assistance.