Thank you for contacting me about transgender rights.
I am aware that the Government has not announced any changes to the Equality Act, or to any legal protections for transgender people. I can assure you that the Government is committed to ensuring that everyone in the UK is free to live their lives and fulfil their potential regardless of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. The LGBT community must be free to proposer in modern Britain.
I am encouraged that my colleagues in the Government Equalities Office have, over recent years, looked carefully and thoroughly into the gender recognition process, including considering potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004. After careful consideration, it is their view that this existing legislation strikes the right balance between ensuring there are proper checks and balances in the system and ensuring there is support in place for people who want to change their legal sex. I welcome that four new gender clinics were opened in 2021, which should see waiting lists reduce.
This should provide transgender people with greater patient choice, shorter waiting times, better geographical coverage and, crucially, easier access. It will also make it easier to fulfil the medical requirements of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write. If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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