The General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill 2013: Notes for Opening Statement Before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection

This short paper formed the basis for a presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection, a committee of the Irish Parliament. The paper addresses the General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill 2013. While welcoming aspects of the General Scheme, the paper suggests various enhancements, including in aspects of the Scheme relating to age and the single status requirement.