Is the Government on Track to Reform the Gender Recognition Act? – Full Fact

Is the government on track to reform the Gender Recognition Act? – Full Fact

Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to reform and simplify gender recognition law.

Finland moves to amend conscription law for gender-recognised individuals

The Finnish government has proposed changes to the Conscription Act that would clarify the military obligations of individuals who have legally changed their gender. Under the proposed amendments, individuals who have changed their legal gender from male to female would still have the right to continue conscript service and remain part of the military reserve.

Govt moves to improve gender equality in military service

The government on Thursday submitted to Parliament a proposal for amending the Conscription Act and the Act on Voluntary Military Service for Women, said the Ministry of Defence in a press release. The amendments would apply to Åland residents and to persons whose gender has been legally recognised. The government proposed to the amend the legislation with regard to persons whose gender has been legally recognised. The amendment would allow per…