Government Proposes That Everyone Has The Right To Choose Their Sex
The UK government will hold a consultation this autumn on proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act which would give everyone the right to choose their sex, without the need…
A Scientist Reviews Transgender Suicide Stats
The transgender suicide statistics above were presented by the charity Mermaids at the Trans Equality Legal Initiative day event in London on November 18, and subsequently shared extensively on…
Transgender Equality Debate In Parliament
Next Thursday (December 1st) the Women and Equalities Select Committee will host a debate on transgender equality in the House of Commons. Their goal is to amend the 2004 Gender…
UK Government Trans Legislation Update
The UK government published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee Transgender Inquiry back in July and we were relieved that the key recommendations were met with caution, although…
UK: Evidence From Medical Organisations
We had a look through all the written evidence submitted by medical organisations to the government transgender inquiry to see how the recommendations for the care and treatment of children…
UK Government Report on Transgender Equality
The new UK government report on transgender equality was announced on Thursday and the press release in the previous blog was sent out to over 20 journalists, including all national daily…
PRESS RELEASE Parents Question Proposed Legislation
January 14th 2016 Press Release from Transgender Trend re Proposed Legislation We recognise the importance of legislation to protect and ensure equality for transgender people but we are concerned about…