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The removal of the requirement for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria and supporting medical evidence.
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I agree with this.
Provisions enabling applicants to make a statutory declaration that they have lived in the acquired gender for a minimum of three months (rather than the current period of two years) and that they intend to live permanently in their acquired gender.
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I think k that this may be an area for some co.promise with those that oppose the bill. 24 months down to 3 is a significant decrease.
Whether applications should be made to the Registrar General for Scotland instead of the Gender Recognition Panel, a UK Tribunal.
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Fully agree
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Proposals that applications are to be determined by the Registrar General after a further period of reflection of at least three months.
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Agree
Whether the minimum age for applicants for obtaining a GRC should be reduced from 18 to 16.
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I agree IF the age of consent is aligned for other major life 'events' or decisions. For example, tattoo, driving, marriage, etc. This disalignment makes ut easier for detractors to argue on yhe grounds of child vs adult decisions.
If you have any comments on the provisions for interim GRCs.
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I hope thus pushes through despite the vitriolic, unfounded and often hateful opposition.
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If you have any comments on the provisions for confirmatory GRCs for applicants who have overseas gender recognition.
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Should not be a problem.
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If you have any suggestions for how this Bill could be amended. If so, please provide details.
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As mentioned, maybe extend the proposed 3 month period and review the qge of 16 in light of other ages of consent/law.