Government pledges legal recognition for transgendered people

A transgender woman who fought a 21-year battle to have her identity formally recognised has ended her landmark legal case after a commitment from the Government to change the law.

Government pledges legal recognition for transgendered people

A transgender woman who fought a 21-year battle to have her identity formally recognised has ended her landmark legal case after a commitment from the Government to change the law.

Dentist Dr Lydia Foy has effectively succeeded in the landmark attempt to have her birth certificate changed with Gender Recognition legislation now expected next year.

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