CofE calls for simpler gender transition process as Christian doctors’ group labels gov plans ‘dangerous’
by Marcus Jones, Premier:
The Church of England says the process of someone changing their gender needs to be made easier so transgender people feel more welcomed.
However, the Church has declined to officially respond to a government consultation on the issue as it does not hold a “settled view”.
According to the Times, Rev Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church’s director of mission and public affairs, said: “Trans people with gender recognition are already able to marry in our churches. Being transgender does not prevent someone offering themselves for ordained ministry and we have transgender clergy as well as laity.
“We can say with some confidence that excessive bureaucracy in the process of gaining a gender recognition certificate is neither welcoming nor affirming of transgender people…but we do not have a settled view in the Church of England about precisely which aspects of the legal process are necessary.”
Politicians are asking whether the process should be simplified and made possible without approval from a doctor.
The Christian Medical Fellowship has responded to the consultation which ended on Friday.
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