Gender Recognition Bill
Senator Warfield sought leave to introduce the Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill to extend self-determination and recognition rights for trans young people and non-binary persons. The Cathaoirleach required a formal motion that No. 16 be taken before No. 1, and Warfield agreed.
I seek leave to introduce the Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017, which seeks to provide the right to self-determination for trans young people who have reached the age of 16; to introduce a right to legal gender recognition for people under the age of 16, with family consent; and to ensure consideration of the status of non-binary persons in the consideration of the upcoming review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015, which will take place in September.
Comment on this
To comply with procedure, I suggest that the Senator should propose formally that No. 16 be taken before No. 1. The Senator will be able to propose the Bill itself after the Order of Business.
Comment on this
That is agreed. I propose that No. 16 be taken before No. 1.