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<p>We will soon launch a broad consultation on amending this Act. The consultation
will focus on making the process of legally changing gender less bureaucratic and
intrusive for transgender people. We will engage with businesses and employers during
the consultation to gain their views.</p><p> </p><p>As the Minister for Women and
Equalities only acquired responsibility for the Gender Recognition Act on 16 November
2017 from the Ministry of Justice, no prior consideration had been made by the Department
for Education.</p><p> </p><p>The Government Equalities Office, however, issued guidance
on supporting transgender employers in the workplace in November 2015. This included
a section on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration
Service also recently updated its advice to employers on managing transgender staff.</p>
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