Gender Recognition Act 2004
Under the Gender Recognition Act of 2004, trans men and women can:
- apply for and obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate to acknowledge their gender identity
- get a new birth certificate, driving licence and passport
- marry in their new gender
To apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, you must be over 18 years of age.
The application process requires you to prove that:
- you have or have had gender dysphoria
- you have lived as your preferred gender for the last two years
- you intend to live permanently in your preferred gender
Find out more about the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and how to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate.
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
For people who have had, are having or plan to have gender reassignment surgery, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 provides legal protection in employment against:
- victimisation
- harassment
- discrimination
If you are the subject of discrimination at work, report it immediately. For more information about your rights, see the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
Gender
In this article, gender refers to the feeling of being either male or female.
Gender dysphoria
A condition that describes the feeling of being trapped in a body of the wrong sex.
Gender identity
Gender identity is your personal sense of knowing which gender you belong to, or the way that you see yourself.
Sex
In this article, sex refers to male or female, the biological sex that you were born with.
Transsexual
A transsexual is someone with an extreme and long-term case of gender dysphoria, who seeks to alter their biological sex to match their gender identity.
Last reviewed: 28/04/2010
Next review due: 28/04/2012
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