Reconsider scrapping the Gender Recognition Act changes · petition

What the petition asks

To reconsider the scrapping of the proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act, in favour of a phased approach; so that all parties affected (including women's rights groups) have time to adjust

I myself am a Trans Woman, currently undergoing Hormone Therapy. I am reaching the point in my transition that a legal change in gender is becoming necessary. Scrapping the changes now, and introducing measures to limit my, and others in my situation, access to services I require; will have a detrimental effect on the long term health of me and those in my situation. I understand the concept of fear, which holds back reform; but fear can take many forms and all must be considered democratically

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

The Government has not confirmed any plans to scrap the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). When announcing their plans for reform of the GRA in 2018, the Government confirmed they were “not proposing any amendments to the Equality Act 2010". Single-sex spaces are protected under the Equality Act 2010.

You may wish to sign these petitions which call for increased rights, and the protection of existing rights, for transgender people and those considering gender reassignment:

Reform the Gender Recognition Act: Reform the Gender Recognition Act.

Uphold current legal protections for transgender individuals and under 18s:
Uphold current legal protections for transgender individuals and under 18s

Do not ban gender transition treatments for under 18s:
Do not ban gender transition treatments for under 18s

Add gender identity to the characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010:
Add gender identity to the characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010

Require schools and colleges to have gender neutral toilets:
Require schools and colleges to have gender neutral toilets

Introduce Gender and Race equity for GCSE English Literature set texts:
Introduce Gender and Race equity for GCSE English Literature set texts

Allow for a gender neutral option on a passport, such as an "X":
Allow for a gender neutral option on a passport, such as an "X"

Timeline

17 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
24 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee