Last Change:
09/11/2024
Gender Recognition Act, 2015
Year: 2015
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Documentation
Link to external source:
https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2015/act/25/enacted/en/html
Description
The Gender Recognition Act 2015 allows individuals in Ireland to legally change their gender through a process of self-determination, without requiring medical or psychological intervention. Anyone aged 18 or older can apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, which enables their preferred gender to be recognized on official documents such as birth certificates, passports, and driving licenses. This legal recognition is not retroactive, meaning it doesn't alter past legal responsibilities or actions.