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CALL FOR ACTION Women&Equalities committee calling for evidence on GRA reform - again?!?

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Cwenthryth · 28/10/2020 07:25

committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/291/reform-of-the-gender-recognition-act?fbclid=IwAR2OBw5dDqd0oWBzQrZOjcxb7N0S34f_rEWw7QVnOuzeQfI55co_w0CvFsc
Not quite sure why they’re asking all these same questions again, but looks like we all have more homework to do!

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Cwenthryth · 28/10/2020 08:05

the Government Equalities Office published an of the consultation response

doesn't anyone proof read any more, the careless bastards?

I noticed that too, what is the missing noun? Must begin with a vowel?

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fakenina · 28/10/2020 08:05

It feels like this has been rushed on us, a bit of an ambush.

BernardBlackMissesLangCleg · 28/10/2020 08:04

WHY is so much committee time being taken up with this? is it all sunshine and rainbows for women and other groups that are discriminated against?

or maybe, just maybe they could usefully be directing their time towards some other groups, just for fucking once

BernardBlackMissesLangCleg · 28/10/2020 08:02

oh ffs, not AGAIN

no form this time, just a call for evidence. looking at the terms of reference, it looks as if parents of desisting 'trans' children could address this point

Should the age limit at which people can apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) be lowered?

while as ever, the trans widows would have valuable contributions to make through out, but particularly

Does the spousal consent provision in the Act need reforming? If so, how? If it needs reforming or removal, is anything else needed to protect any rights of the spouse or civil partner?

I intend to answer these I think

Are there challenges in the way the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010 interact? For example, in terms of the different language and terminology used across both pieces of legislation.

Are the provisions in the Equality Act for the provision of single-sex and separate-sex spaces and facilities in some circumstances clear and useable for service providers and service users? If not, is reform or further guidance needed?

and typos in a bloody government document

the Government Equalities Office published an of the consultation response

doesn't anyone proof read any more, the careless bastards?

Cwenthryth · 28/10/2020 08:02

We can respond to the inquiry as individuals. I am sure in coming days and weeks there will be guidance forthcoming from various quarters.

We could also request our MPs query why the committee is apparently using an inquiry to re-run the consultation?

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fakenina · 28/10/2020 07:59

What can we do? write to MPs? anything else? what is the best way to get heard?
It seems there is very limited time, is this a deliberate ploy to sneek it through?

OhHolyJesus · 28/10/2020 07:58

FGS

This is very tedious. Round and round we go.

Has everyone still got their text from last time?

Your submission should:
• be concise - if over 3,000 words, include a short summary as well
• include an introduction to you or your organisation and your reason for submitting evidence
• not already be published

Cwenthryth · 28/10/2020 07:57

Yes think we started at the same time! Perhaps the more the merrier though if discussion about this evolves on the other thread I might keep this to post updates in terms of action we can take, guidance on responses etc?

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ErrolTheDragon · 28/10/2020 07:41

There's another thread - probably started much the same time as yours.Smile

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