The Labour party has restated its commitment to modernizing the gender transition process in order to eliminate outdated requirements that can be seen as barriers to recognition and acceptance for transgender individuals. One of the key changes proposed is the removal of the need for spousal consent when legally changing gender. Additionally, the current requirement to provide evidence of living as the new gender for two years would be replaced with a reflection period of the same duration. These updates aim to make the process more inclusive and respectful of transgender individuals seeking legal recognition of their gender identity.