Mediation Solicitors.
Mediation Solicitors.
Mediation is a process during which a couple is helped by an impartial third party (a mediator). ..link
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..
linkMediation Solicitors.
Mediation is a process during which a couple is helped by an impartial third party (a mediator). ..link
Registration of a Childs birth is a legal requirement - understand what you need to do...link
The legal rights of unmarried couples, regarding property. - In the event of the breakup of a relationship where the couple are not married what happens to the..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkPolice Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' laws to defeat knife crime...link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year, what are they and do they work?..link
The objective of Family Mediation is to provide a less confrontational approach to separation than the traditional Legal Model, helping parents communicate to f..link
Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..
linkDiscrimination.
All forms of discrimination are illegal, some are moral issues about how we conduct ourselves in everyday life, for example, are we discriminat..link
An annulment differs from a divorce; as when the process is complete the annulled couple will be deemed to have never been married...link
The 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
Solicitors.com are not a firm of solicitors, and any content on the site should not be used in substitute for obtaining Legal advice from a solicitor regulated in the UK, Solicitors.com recommends that you contact a firm of solicitors to discuss your individual legal requirement. Whilst we strive to bring you accurate up to date content, all content on this site is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct. Use of this site does not create a client relationship.