Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Women and Equalities Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The Government has published its proposals for changes to the gender recognition process and set out how it plans to move forward. The Women and Equalities Committee will examine these proposals, gathering evidence on whether the Government’s proposed changes are the right ones and whether they go far enough. This …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Letters
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Events
Activity timeline 39 events
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Oral evidence sessions 6 sessions
16 Jun 2021
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Jo Churchill MP · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Melanie Field OBE · Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Baroness Falkner of Margravine · Equality and Human Rights Commission
12 May 2021
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Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Dr Harriet Hutchinson · Action for Trans Health Durham
Dr John Chisholm CBE · British Medical Association
Dr Michael Brady · NHS England
John Stewart · NHS England
Leigh Chislett · 56 Dean Street
21 Apr 2021
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Dr Judith Green · Woman's Place UK
Dr Nicola Williams · Fair Play for Women
Raquel Rosario-Sanchez · FiLiA
17 Mar 2021
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Cat Burton · Gender Identity Research and Education Society
Dr Jane Hamlin · Beaumont Society
Lui Asquith · Mermaids
Nancy Kelley · Stonewall
10 Feb 2021
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Karon Monaghan QC · Matrix Chambers
Naomi Cunningham · Outer Temple Chambers
Robin White · Old Square Chambers
Sally Brett · The Law Society
9 Dec 2020
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Dr Kathleen Stock · University of Sussex
Dr Ruth Pearce · Trans Learning Partnership
Professor Alex Sharpe · University of Warwick
Professor Alice Sullivan · University College, London
Professor Rosa Freedman · University of Reading School of Law
Professor Stephen Whittle OBE · Manchester Metropolitan University
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third report- Reform of the Gender Recognition Act | HC 977 | 21 Dec 2021 | 30 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Recommendation
Accepted
Third report- Reform of the Gender…
We consider the reduction in the fee for a Gender Recognition Certificate from £140 to...
We consider the reduction in the fee for a Gender Recognition Certificate from £140 to £5 to be a step in the right direction. This new nominal amount will however contribute virtually nothing to the running of the Gender Recognition …
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Government Response
The government rejected the claim that the £5 fee reduction was 'tokenistic', explaining that it allowed for quick implementation via secondary legislation, unlike full removal which would require primary legislation. They noted a significant increase in GRC applications since the fee reduction, demonstrating its positive impact.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
Accepted
Third report- Reform of the Gender…
We welcome the move to offer applicants a digital route.
We welcome the move to offer applicants a digital route. This will bring the process up to date with other Government services, which can be accessed online. The Government must ensure it is a system that can be accessed via …
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Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation, confirming the digitised GRC application process is in its testing phase and will be operational by summer 2022. It assured the system's accessibility on smartphones and mobiles, and committed to retaining a paper-based application process for those who prefer it.
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Recommendation
Accepted
Third report- Reform of the Gender…
NHS England should also consider more appropriate and effective responses and services to patients facing...
NHS England should also consider more appropriate and effective responses and services to patients facing lengthy waiting list times than the current communications. This must include access to trans/gender non-conforming inclusive or specific mental health services. The GEO, DHSC and …
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Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation, committing DHSC to provide annual updates on pilot clinics and their impact on waiting times. It outlined new pilot clinics for holistic care, including psychological services, established regional professional support services, and allocated an additional £500 million for mental health services to address waiting times and workforce.
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Correspondence 31 letters
13 Jul 2022
To committee
Letter from then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care regarding The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2022, dated 28 June 2022
Parliament page
29 Mar 2022
Correspondence to the Chair from the Minister for Equalities in response to our letter relating to the Government’s response to the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act inquiry
Parliament page
24 Mar 2022
Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister for Equalities relating to Government’s response to the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act inquiry
Parliament page
3 Mar 2022
Correspondence to Elliot Colburn MP from the Minister for Equalities relating to the Westminster Hall debate on the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
28 Jan 2022
Correspondence to the Chair from the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
16 Jul 2021
Correspondence to the Chair from the Director of Specialist Commissioning relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
14 Jul 2021
Correspondence to the Chair from the Minister for Equalities relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
8 Jul 2021
Correspondence to the Chair from the Leader of the House of Commons relating to ministerial attendance at the GRA evidence session
Parliament page
7 Jul 2021
Correspondence to the Chair from the Speaker relating to the ministerial attendance at Select Committee evidence sessions
Parliament page
30 Jun 2021
Correspondence to the Chair of the Liaison Committee from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
Parliament page
30 Jun 2021
Correspondence to the Leader of the House from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
Parliament page
30 Jun 2021
Correspondence to the Speaker from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
Parliament page
29 Jun 2021
Correspondence to the Minister for Equalities from the Chair relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
11 Jun 2021
To committee
Letter from Minister for Equalities regarding the inquiry on Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
11 Jun 2021
To committee
Letter from Chair to Minister for Equalities regarding the inquiry on Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
21 May 2021
Correspondence from the Minister for Equalities to the Chair relating to her invitation to give evidence on the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act inquiry
Parliament page
21 Jan 2021
To committee
Letter from the Chair to Judge Paula Gray with follow-up questions for the inquiry on the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
13 Jan 2021
From committee
Letter to the Chair of the Committee from the EHRC relating to the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 inquiry
Parliament page
9 Dec 2020
Correspondence to the EHRC from the Chair in response to correspondence on GRA inquiry
Parliament page
27 Nov 2020
Correspondence from the EHRC to the Chair regarding the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
16 Oct 2020
Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister of Women and Equalities relating to reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
15 Oct 2020
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Women and Equalities relating to refrm of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
22 Sep 2020
To committee
Letter from the Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP to the Chair regarding the next steps in the GRA 22.09.20
Parliament page
22 Sep 2020
To committee
Letter from the Secretary of State responding to Caroline Noakes regarding the GRA
Parliament page
18 Sep 2020
To committee
Letter from the Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP to the Chair regarding the GRA 18.09.2020
Parliament page
8 Sep 2020
To committee
Letter from the Chair to thr Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP regarding the GRA
Parliament page
1 Sep 2020
To committee
Letter from the Chair to Elizabeth Truss concerning Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA)
Parliament page
2 Aug 2020
To committee
Letter from the Secretary of State to WEC Chir regarding the GRA
Parliament page
23 Jul 2020
To committee
Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Women and Equalities concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
1 Jul 2020
To committee
Letter from the Minister for Women and Equalites to the Chair, concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page
24 Jun 2020
To committee
Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Women and Equalites, concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Parliament page