Appointing a Solicitor
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The existing rules state that you must be diagnosed with dysphoria, which is a condition where your appearance and your biological sex do not match.
This has been criticised as being too intrusive, which it is.
The existing laws are covered in the 2004 Gender Recognition Act and states that anyone that wants to change their legal sex needs to apply for a certificate of recognition, which is issued buy a judicial body, the evidence that is considered is the diagnosis of dysphoria and confirmation that the applicant has been in transition for at least two years.
Around 500 people apply to change their gender each year, and whist the existing Act is not very old, it does need updating; the consultation for this will take place from the autumn.
The Government is committed to eradicating prejudices from the statute books.
It is hoped that this review will remove the judicial panel and the need for medical evidence replaceing it with a simple administrative process.
Government to finally introduce 'no-fault' Divorce laws..
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Children and the Law - Smacking.
It is surprising that the UK have not adopted the same stance as in Europe where the EU have adopted a clearer stance in makin..link
Anti-Social Behaviour.
Anti-social behaviour is defined as activities that are unacceptable and reduce the quality of life for others, this could be by harassm..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkSocial media in the work place - Staff using social media in the work place can become a problem, productivity and performance can be affected by the time spent..link
A change in the marriage laws..link
One of the biggest decisions facing couples when a relationship breaks down is what happens with the children, there are many decisions that need to be made, al..link
Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..
linkThe domestic violence disclosure scheme named after domestic violence victim Clare Wood has been brought in throughout England and Wales. If you feel you could..link
The sex offender register - Guide..link
Modern Slavery Law.
Passed in 2015 by the Government the Modern Slavery Act is designed to prevent and prosecute any act of slavery, included within the act is..link
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