Gender Recognition Act 2015
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On 15 July 2015, the Irish Oireachtas passed the Gender Recognition Act 2015 (Irish: An tAcht um Inscne a Aithint, 2015), which permits Irish citizens to change their gender on government documents through self-determination. The law does not require any medical intervention by the applicant nor an assessment by medical professionals.[1] Such changes are possible through self-determination for any person aged 18 or over who is ordinarily resident in Ireland and/or registered on Irish registers of birth or adoption. Persons aged 16 to 18 years must secure a court order to exempt them from the normal requirement to be at least 18.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ Hofflich, Jessica (20 July 2015). "Ireland passes bill allowing gender marker changes on legal documents". GLAAD. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "Gender Recognition Certificate". Department of Social Protection. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
External links[edit]
- Gender Recognition Act 2015, irishstatutebook.ie
- Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015, assets.gov.ie