WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which country has passed the gender recognition reform bill?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. England
  2. Scotland
  3. Italy
  4. Switzerland

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Scotland

Explanation: Scotland passed the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Passed in December 2022 by the Scottish Parliament. ▪️ Allows people to self-identify their gender without medical diagnosis. ▪️ Minimum age reduced to 16 years for applying gender recognition. ▪️ Simplifies the process to get a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). ▪️ Faced opposition from the UK government and some rights groups. ▪️ Critics argued it may impact women’s rights and security laws. ▪️ Supporters hailed it as a step towards gender equality and inclusivity. ▪️ First major gender reform law in the UK’s history.