Closed petition Amend the Gender Recognition Act 2004 to remove the need for a medical diagnosis

Closed on 27 September 2018

We, the undersigned, urge the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain to remove any requirement for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria (as endorsed by a psychiatrist or medical practitioner) to receive a gender recognition certificate under the Gender Recognition Act of 2004.

Currently, the GRA04 requires a psychiatrist or medical practitioner to diagnose someone with gender dysphoria in order to gain a gender recognition certificate. This is wrong because:

1) Not all transgender people experience dysphoia.
2) There are often considerable waits to see a psychologist or medical practitioner about gender issues, and so this delays the whole process.
3) Seeing someone about gender issues is often invasive, or otherwise uncomfortable.