Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Title and effect

1. This Act shall be known as the Gender Recognition and Protections Act, 2026.
2. This Act shall have effect immediately upon the Constitution of the Hokorian State coming into force.

Section 2- Interpretation

1. “Gender identity” means the gender that a person identifies as.
2. “Biological sex” means the sex assigned at birth.
3. “Recognition” means formal recognition of gender identity by the State.
4. “Register” means any official register or record maintained by the State.
5. “Relevant authority” means the Government or any body authorised to process applications under this Act.

Part II- Recognition of Gender Identity

Section 3- Recognised gender identities

1. The State recognises the following gender identities:
   • Male,
   • Female,
   • Non binary,
   • Intersex.
2. A person may identify as any recognised gender identity in accordance with this Act.
3. No person shall be required to justify their gender identity beyond the requirements of this Act.

Section 4- Application for recognition

1. A person may apply for recognition of their gender identity.
2. An application shall:
   • Be made in a prescribed form,
   • State the gender identity sought,
   • Confirm that the application is made in good faith.
3. Recognition is an administrative act and shall be processed promptly.

Section 5- Good faith self identification

1. Recognition shall be based on the applicant’s genuine self identification.
2. No person shall be required to provide:
   • Medical evidence,
   • Surgical history,
   • Psychological assessment.
3. Recognition may be refused only where there is clear evidence that the application:
   • Is not made in good faith,
   • Is made for fraudulent purposes,
   • Is intended to evade a legal obligation.

Part III- Registration and Privacy

Section 6- Registration of recognised gender

1. Recognised gender identity shall be recorded in the Register.
2. State records shall reflect the recognised gender identity.
3. Biological sex shall not be recorded unless required by law.

Section 7- Amendment of gender identity

1. A person may apply to amend their registered gender identity.
2. Sections 4 and 5 apply to any amendment.
3. Amendments shall be processed in the same manner as initial recognition.

Section 8- Privacy and confidentiality

1. Information relating to gender identity shall be confidential.
2. Disclosure may occur only where:
   • Authorised by law,
   • Necessary for a lawful public function,
   • Required by a lawful order.
3. Unauthorised disclosure is prohibited.

Section 9- Non disclosure

1. No person shall be required to disclose:
   • Their biological sex,
   • Their previous gender identity.
2. No disadvantage shall arise from refusal to disclose such information.

Part IV- Protections and Services

Section 10- Access to services

1. A person shall access services in accordance with their recognised gender identity.
2. Public services shall make reasonable adjustments to respect gender identity.
3. No person shall be denied services solely on the basis of gender identity.

Section 11- Biological considerations

1. Services may take account of biological sex where materially relevant:
   • For medical care,
   • For safety in specific environments,
   • For other lawful and necessary purposes.
2. Such use must be proportionate and justified.
3. No person shall be denied necessary care or protection.

Section 12- Additional protections

1. Transgender and intersex persons shall be protected from:
   • Harassment,
   • Hostile or degrading treatment,
   • Unlawful exclusion.
2. Intersex children shall not be subjected to non essential medical intervention unless medically necessary.

Part V- Offences

Section 13- Offence of fraudulent application

1. A person commits the offence of fraudulent application where they knowingly make a false application for recognition.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: minor or limited misrepresentation,
   • Aggravated offence: deliberate or harmful misuse.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Section 14- Offence of unlawful disclosure

1. A person commits the offence of unlawful disclosure where they disclose protected gender identity information without lawful authority.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: limited or accidental disclosure,
   • Aggravated offence: intentional or harmful disclosure.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Part VI- Final Provisions

Section 15- Procedures and implementation

1. The Government may establish procedures and systems to implement this Act.
2. Such procedures must be simple, accessible and consistent with this Act.

Section 16- Interpretation and application

1. This Act shall be applied in a manner that respects dignity, equality and personal identity.
2. Any doubt shall be resolved in favour of recognition and protection of individuals.