Saturday, January 14, 2023
UK review of gender recognition list risks ‘trans travel ban’
Campaigners condemn government plan to update list of countries whose GR certificates are automatically recognised
Rishi Sunak has been told he risks “re-toxifying” his government’s record on LGBTQ+ rights and introducing “an effective trans travel ban” after the equalities minister announced a review of countries whose process for changing gender on legal documents is recognised by the UK.
Kemi Badenoch notified the Commons on Monday of plans to update the list of approved countries and territories whose systems for gender recognition allow individuals with certificates obtained there to use the fast-track process when seeking a gender recognition certificate (GRC) in the UK. Continue reading...