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What I don’t get about the GRC

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minniebear · 07/04/2018 08:08

I’ve been reading around the issue and am familiarising myself with the impact trans rights are having on women/girls. I’m not sure if I’m correct in thinking the GRC means a person can change their birth certificate. The thing I don’t get is whether it is evident on the amemded birth certificate that it’s been changed, or if you get a fresh new one in the opposite sex?

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yetanotherusernameAgain · 07/04/2018 09:33

On my phone and don't know how to do links.

Jayceedove's posts on 21 March are well worth reading for the history and and reasoning of the GRA. They are on the thread about the TRAs targeting the union official on a picket line.

yetanotherusernameAgain · 07/04/2018 09:00

Apparently they are issued with an amended copy of their birth certificate - the original certificate / entry of birth isn't changed. They can use the copy certificate for 'everyday' use, eg for proving identity when applying for something.

There were some interesting posts a few weeks ago from someone who transitioned decades ago, explaining a lot of the practicalities. Will see if I can remember which thread.

busyboysmum · 07/04/2018 08:39

It's a legal fiction isn't it? Makes no sense to me. Seems bad law.

I think the GRA should be repealed now as no longer fit for purpose. Present as whatever gender you like but don't pretend a person can change their biological sex as that isn't possible.