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<p>The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (the Act) sets out a number of requirements for
applicants when applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). These include
that applicants must provide two medical reports, at least one of which must be from
a registered medical professional working in the field of gender dysphoria. At least
one of the reports must also set out details of a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and
any surgery and treatment that has been undertaken, or is planned, for the purpose
of modifying sexual characteristics.</p><p> </p><p>Many people who are transitioning
will undergo some form of this kind of surgery and medical treatment. Some applicants
are unable to undergo surgery for other medical reasons. However, there is no requirement
under the Act for an applicant to have undergone gender reassignment surgery in order
to obtain a GRC. Each application under the Act is dealt with on a case by case basis,
and no data is held on the genitalia of the applicants.</p>
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