Open petition: Abolish the requirement for spousal consent from the Gender Recognition Act 2004
Created by Eve Tasker
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Currently, the Gender Recognition Act requires married applicants to obtain a spouse’s consent or for the marriage to be ended to receive a full Gender Recognition Certificate. We believe this creates a spousal veto that can undermine individual autonomy and be used to delay legal recognition.
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This petition will stay open until 15 December 2026.