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<p>We want all LGBT people to be able to live and prosper in modern Britain. We listened
closely to all those who responded to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act
2004 and our response was published on 22 September 2020, stating that it is the Government’s
view that the balance struck in this legislation is correct. There are proper checks
and balances in the system as well as support for people who want to change their
legal sex.</p><p>However, it is clear that we need to improve the process and experience
that transgender people have when applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).
That is why we are digitising the process and reducing the fee to lessen the administrative
burden on individuals who want to legally change their gender and ensure that no one
faces financial barriers when doing so. We want to make sure that applying for a GRC
is as straightforward and dignified as possible.</p>
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