Transgender people have right to be recognised in legally acquired gender, court hears

Ruth Crawford KC stated that the Gender Recognition Act 2004 clearly establishes that a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) fundamentally changes an individual's legal sex, granting them legal protections equal to those assigned female at birth.

Crawford emphasized that the attainment of a GRC entails rigorous conditions, asserting that it represents not merely a legal formality but a significant alteration of one's legal status throughout their lifetime.

Lesley Irvine pointed out that the process to obtain a GRC includes strict requirements, including two years of living in the preferred gender and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, emphasizing the serious commitment involved.

The case brought forth by For Women Scotland challenges the current interpretation of women's definition in law, raising critical implications for women’s rights within the framework of the 2010 Equality Act.

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