If you are against self if, what would you like to have instead as a system that allows trans people to live their lives the best they can whilst ensuring that potential issues highlighted by self ID are minimised.
For context - I am trans. I've had HRT and surgery. It took a long time to get to surgery as the NHS appointment system takes its time. I had to attend a psychiatrist appointment even before being referred to the NHS clinics. Then I was able to get a letter from the GP to allow me to alter my 'identifiers' on my passport and driving license.
At that point I told work and was given protection under the Equality Act so I couldn't face discrimination due to being trans at work.
I got my diagnosis of transexualism after my 3rd session with the NHS psychiatrist.
I got my GRC after my surgery - it hasn't really meant much to me in real life getting this.
I am not in favour of self ID - and this thread is not about self ID. I was just wondering what people think of the current system and if they can see any alternatives - as the definition of trans varies wildly.