Entry #1924: Right to change legal gender in Ireland

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RegionIreland
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateJul 15, 2015
End Date(none)
DescriptionFor adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without a surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition"
Sourceshttp://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/
Reports (2)
  • Other "It should also be noted that legal gender in Ireland can be changed by self-declaration with no medical documentation or permissions required."
  • Status is not correct "The right to change legal gender is now legal in Ireland since the passing of the Gender Recognition Act 2015."


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Original entry
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateJul 15, 2015
End Date(none)
DescriptionFor adults over 18, individuals can change their legal gender without a surgery. However, for individuals between the age of 16-18, there is a "route to recognition"
Sourceshttp://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0715/715016-gender-recognition-bill/