Reform of the Gender Recognition Act

Women and Equalities Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 28 Oct 2020 Closed: 12 Dec 2022 Parliament page
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 … Read more
24 Recommendations
6 Conclusions
1 Report
6 Oral sessions
31 Letters
6 Events
Activity timeline 39 events
Oral evidence sessions 6 sessions
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
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
Dr Judith Green · Woman's Place UK Dr Nicola Williams · Fair Play for Women Raquel Rosario-Sanchez · FiLiA
Cat Burton · Gender Identity Research and Education Society Dr Jane Hamlin · Beaumont Society Lui Asquith · Mermaids Nancy Kelley · Stonewall
Karon Monaghan QC · Matrix Chambers Naomi Cunningham · Outer Temple Chambers Robin White · Old Square Chambers Sally Brett · The Law Society
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
Recommendations & Conclusions
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3 Conclusion Acknowledged
Third report- Reform of the Gender…
The wording of the statement by the Minister for Women and Equalities suggested that the...
The wording of the statement by the Minister for Women and Equalities suggested that the three clinics she referred to were new initiatives, driven by the Government Equalities Office in response to its consultation. The three pilot clinics in question … Read more
Government Response
The government detailed that NHSEI is committed to commissioning a new service model, is evaluating existing pilot clinics by an independent third party, and will use these findings to develop a new service specification to ensure reduced waiting times are maintained.
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16 Conclusion Acknowledged
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We are aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of referrals...
We are aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of referrals to Gender Identity Development Services in recent years. We strongly believe that improved support is needed to help young people seeking to transition, especially mental … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the need for improved support, detailing ongoing evaluation of pilot clinics to inform a new service model for adults and reiterating its commitment to investing in general mental health services through the NHS Long Term Plan, but not specific new actions for young people.
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21 Recommendation Acknowledged
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Guidance on the application of the sports exception continues to be confused and inadequate, leaving...
Guidance on the application of the sports exception continues to be confused and inadequate, leaving many sports providers feeling unclear about its application. The Sports Council Equality Group has produced some guidance to try and bridge this gap. However, both … Read more
Government Response
The government notes that the EHRC is currently looking to update its guidance on single-sex exceptions in the Equality Act. However, it does not commit to the specific recommendation for EHRC and GEO to work with various groups to publish supplementary guidance or develop comprehensive guidance for trans-inclusive sports spaces.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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14 Jul 2021 Correspondence to the Chair from the Minister for Equalities relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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8 Jul 2021 Correspondence to the Chair from the Leader of the House of Commons relating to ministerial attendance at the GRA evidence session
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7 Jul 2021 Correspondence to the Chair from the Speaker relating to the ministerial attendance at Select Committee evidence sessions
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30 Jun 2021 Correspondence to the Chair of the Liaison Committee from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
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30 Jun 2021 Correspondence to the Leader of the House from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
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30 Jun 2021 Correspondence to the Speaker from the Chair relating to attendance of GEO Ministers
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29 Jun 2021 Correspondence to the Minister for Equalities from the Chair relating to our inquiry into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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11 Jun 2021 To committee Letter from Minister for Equalities regarding the inquiry on Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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11 Jun 2021 To committee Letter from Chair to Minister for Equalities regarding the inquiry on Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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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
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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
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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
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9 Dec 2020 Correspondence to the EHRC from the Chair in response to correspondence on GRA inquiry
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27 Nov 2020 Correspondence from the EHRC to the Chair regarding the Gender Recognition Act
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16 Oct 2020 Correspondence from the Chair to the Minister of Women and Equalities relating to reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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15 Oct 2020 To committee Letter from the Minister for Women and Equalities relating to refrm of the Gender Recognition Act
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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
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22 Sep 2020 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State responding to Caroline Noakes regarding the GRA
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18 Sep 2020 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP to the Chair regarding the GRA 18.09.2020
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8 Sep 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to thr Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss MP regarding the GRA
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1 Sep 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to Elizabeth Truss concerning Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA)
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2 Aug 2020 To committee Letter from the Secretary of State to WEC Chir regarding the GRA
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23 Jul 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Women and Equalities concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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1 Jul 2020 To committee Letter from the Minister for Women and Equalites to the Chair, concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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24 Jun 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Women and Equalites, concerning reform of the Gender Recognition Act
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