Petition · past parliament
Make non-binary a legally recognised gender identity in the UK
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
To listen to the current medical and scientific research and recognise non-binary as a valid gender option for persons.
Numerous scientific fields; biology, endocrinology, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, and more, confirmed that sex and gender exist as a spectrum.
The gender spectrum is an understanding that gender is not binary, but rather a spectrum of biological, mental and emotional traits. The gender binary is a belief that gender is composed of 2 distinct genders.
This is not scientifically or medically correct. Gender can’t be binary, because it's a personal identity and is socially constructed.
The gender spectrum is an understanding that gender is not binary, but rather a spectrum of biological, mental and emotional traits. The gender binary is a belief that gender is composed of 2 distinct genders.
This is not scientifically or medically correct. Gender can’t be binary, because it's a personal identity and is socially constructed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Legally recognise genders such as Non-binary, Genderqueer and Intersex
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jun 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.