In line with this, the Bill aims to:
improve the process for those applying for legal gender recognition as the current system can have an adverse impact on applicants, due to the requirement for a medical diagnosis and supporting evidence and the intrusive and lengthy process
simplify the current application process for those applying in Scotland to address the negative impact on those going through the process for legal gender recognition
allow 16 and 17 year olds to apply for legal gender recognition, who are negatively impacted by not being allowed to apply for legal gender recognition, despite being able to vote, get...