Member

This is not about gender; it is about risk. Given that robust post-conviction management of sex offenders is in place, and that a very low volume of gender recognition certificates are obtained each year, I do not see this as a necessary amendment. The sex offenders register is about managing risk, and the Government are not persuaded that a blanket ban on registered sex offenders obtaining a gender recognition certificate would be proportionate or necessary for these purposes. That does not take away—I hope the noble Baroness will accept this—that this is about management of risk, and the sex offenders register is in place for that purpose.