Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 122
We agree with the Government Equalities Office that the age of 18 is the appropriate...
Conclusion
We agree with the Government Equalities Office that the age of 18 is the appropriate age at which an individual should be able to decide on whether they want to apply for legal gender recognition. Part of the process of applying for legal recognition is making a statutory declaration. It would not be appropriate to expect a minor to accept that responsibility. The age of 18 is a suitable age for a person to consider the current and future ramifications of legally transitioning and to be asked to make a statutory declaration. This is consistent with the law relating to other long-term, legally binding undertakings.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response did not address the committee's conclusion agreeing that 18 is the appropriate age for legal gender recognition. Instead, it provided a generic statement acknowledging the importance of committee engagement and committing to a constructive relationship.
Paragraph Reference:
122
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 24 March 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗