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What is the Labour party pledging to do regarding the gender transition process?
The Labour party is pledging to "modernise" the process under which people can legally change gender.
What outdated elements of the gender transition process does Labour aim to remove?
Labour aims to remove outdated elements such as requiring consent from a spouse and the requirement to present evidence of living as their new gender for two years.
What will replace the requirement to present evidence of living as their new gender for two years?
A so-called reflection period lasting the same amount of time will replace the requirement to present evidence of living as their new gender for two years.