Third report- Reform of the Gender Recognition Act
Select Committee
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 977
21 December 2021
Government response
Fifth special report - Reform of the Gender Recognition Act: Government response to the Committee’s Third Report · published 24 Mar 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 46
The wording of the statement by the Minister for Women and Equalities suggested that the...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 123
We are aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of referrals...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 170
Guidance on the application of the sports exception continues to be confused and inadequate, leaving...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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