Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 23
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We recognise the importance of collecting and monitoring data on natal sex, especially in cases...
Conclusion
We recognise the importance of collecting and monitoring data on natal sex, especially in cases of equality monitoring. We also recognise the sensitives around collecting and monitoring data on natal sex and the distress it can cause trans and gender non-conforming people. The Government Equalities Office should work closely with trans rights groups and researchers The Government Equalities Office should work closely with trans rights groups and researchers to develop clear guidelines around data collection in relation to sex and gender, with the aim of minimising such distress, particularly for publicly funded or mandated data such as the census. (Paragraph 181) Transgender Health
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
23. It is our view that the position we set out in September 2020 is right and appropriate. The evidential requirements in the GRA ensure that the legal gender recognition process is rigorous and provides assurance that the system is robust.