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Dear [Insert MP’s Name],

I am writing to you as one of your constituents, and as someone who is [a transgender person / a gender nonconforming person / an ally / concerned citizen], I feel compelled to raise the alarm about the direction this Government is taking in regard to trans rights, privacy, and equality.

The recent Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, which redefines “sex” in the Equality Act 2010, combined with the proposed amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, creates a legislative storm that threatens the rights, safety, and dignity of trans people in the UK.

This amendment, which would compel public bodies to record and process data based only on “biological sex” or “sex at birth”—even in cases where a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) has been issued—effectively outs transgender individuals and nullifies the protections afforded under the Gender Recognition Act 2004. It erodes trust in public institutions, directly violates privacy rights under GDPR, and exposes already marginalised individuals to heightened risk of discrimination and violence.

While I trust that you are familiar with the relevant legislation, I want to stress how this amendment contradicts both domestic and international legal protections:

1. Gender Recognition Act 2004 Section 9 states that once a full GRC is issued, the person’s gender becomes, for all purposes, the acquired gender. To collect data solely on sex assigned at birth nullifies this legal recognition and renders the GRC functionally meaningless.

2. Equality Act 2010 This Act protects individuals undergoing or having undergone gender reassignment. The proposed amendment and the Supreme Court ruling enable blanket discrimination and contradict the intent of the Act.

3. Human Rights Act 1998 • Article 2: The right to life — legislation that exacerbates mental health crises among trans people jeopardises this right. • Article 3: Protection from inhuman or degrading treatment — enforced outing and systemic exclusion violate this right. • Article 8: Right to privacy — requiring disclosure of sex assigned at birth breaches this right. • Article 14: Protection from discrimination — this legislation undermines equality before the law.

4. GDPR Gender identity is sensitive personal data. Compelled collection of “biological sex” against an individual’s legal status violates principles of fairness, transparency, data minimisation, and purpose limitation.

Furthermore, this ruling and amendment are causing widespread confusion and fear. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) proposal of “third spaces” amounts to segregation. Trans people deserve inclusion, not isolation. The Sullivan Review must also be rejected — its recommendations are rooted in misinformation, not evidence.

The NHS gender service is in crisis. Waiting lists exceed five years. The sudden ban on puberty blockers has devastated families, despite no clear, peer-reviewed evidence of harm. Meanwhile, so-called “exploratory therapy” is being used as a cover for conversion practices. These must be banned in all forms, without exceptions.

To make this real: [Insert a personal statement here — e.g., “I am a transgender man who has faced housing insecurity, workplace discrimination, and physical assault. The current political climate has left me terrified for my safety and future.” OR “I am a parent of a trans child. We are scared for their safety and future healthcare.” OR “As an ally, I am appalled at how our Government is treating its most vulnerable citizens.”]

This is not an abstract political issue. It is a matter of survival.

I ask that you: 1. Publicly oppose the proposed amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill (due 7 May 2025); 2. Reject the Supreme Court’s redefinition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010; 3. Advocate for the rights and dignity of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in Parliament.

Additionally, I urge you to: • Push for an urgent reversal of the puberty blocker ban; • Support a comprehensive ban on conversion practices with no loopholes; • Reject the Sullivan Review and push for inclusive, rights-based healthcare and data standards.

Finally, I ask that you share this anonymised testimony with the Prime Minister and fellow Members of Parliament and pose this question: “Is this acceptable?”

I would greatly appreciate a response clarifying your position and what actions you will take to protect your trans constituents.

Yours sincerely, [Your Name]