The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026
Section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (“the Act”) provides that it is an offence for a person who has acquired protected information in an official capacity to disclose the information to any other person. This Order prescribes circumstances where disclosure of protected information will not amount to an offence under the Act.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
25 Feb 2026
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In force
20 Mar 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 22(5) and (7) and 24(1) of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
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