An independent review, led by Prof. Alice Sullivan, found that conflating biological sex with gender identity can result in significant issues such as missed cancer screenings and criminal record oversight. The review highlights the necessity for public bodies to collect data on both sex and gender identity by default, emphasizing that while gender can change legally, biological sex remains constant. Prof. Sullivan argues against treating these categories as interchangeable, insisting on the importance of accurate data collection across healthcare and policing to safeguard both public health and safety.
The confusion between biological sex and gender identity has led to missed cancer screenings and oversight in criminal convictions, underscoring the need for clear data collection.
Prof. Sullivan emphasized that merging biological sex and gender into a single variable complicates healthcare and public safety, advocating for distinct tracking of both.
The Department of Health acknowledged the gravity of the review's findings as it plans reforms to gender identity services, highlighting the urgent need for accurate data.
The report reveals significant implications for clinical care and policing, calling for public bodies to adopt a default practice of recording both sex and gender.
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