Gender Recognition and Protections Statute, 2026

ENACTED by the Koru of the Hokorian State under the authority of the Council of Advisors Charter.

Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Short Title

1. This Statute may be cited as the Gender Recognition and Protections Statute, 2026.

Section 2- Commencement

1. This Statute shall come into force on a date appointed by the Koru of the Hokorian State.

Section 3- Interpretation

1. “State” means the Hokorian State.
2. “Gender identity” means the gender that a person identifies as.
3. “Biological sex” means the sex assigned at birth.
4. “Transgender” means a person whose gender identity differs from their biological sex.
5. “Intersex person” means a person born with natural variations of sex characteristics.
6. “Recognition” means formal recognition of gender identity by authority of the State.
7. “Register” means the Register of Citizens or such other civil register as recognised by law.

Part II- Recognition of Gender Identity

Section 4- Recognised Genders

1. The State recognises the following gender identities:
2. male;
3. female;
4. non-binary; and
5. intersex.
6. An intersex person may identify as intersex, male, female or non-binary.
7. A non-intersex person may identify as male, female or non-binary.

Section 5- Application for Recognition

1. A person may apply for recognition of their gender identity.
2. Applications shall be made in such form as prescribed by regulation.
3. Recognition is an administrative act of the State.

Section 6- Good Faith Self-Identification

1. Applications shall be based on the applicant’s genuine self-identification.
2. No medical diagnosis, surgical history, hormonal treatment or psychological assessment shall be required.
3. Recognition shall be granted unless there is reasonable evidence that the application:
4. is not made in good faith;
5. is made for fraudulent purposes;
6. is intended to evade legal obligations; or
7. is otherwise contrary to law.

Section 7- Refusal of Recognition

1. Recognition may be refused where the criteria in section 6(3) are met.
2. Reasons for refusal shall be provided.

Section 8- Effect of Recognition

1. Upon recognition, a person shall be legally regarded as their recognised gender identity for all purposes of State law, except where otherwise provided.
2. State-issued documents shall reflect the recognised gender identity.
3. Gender identity shall prevail over biological sex in administrative and civil matters, subject to Part IV.

Part III- Registration and Privacy

Section 9- Registration of Gender Identity

1. Recognised gender identity shall be recorded in the Register.
2. Biological sex shall not be recorded except where expressly authorised.
3. Declaration of biological sex is voluntary and limited to circumstances where materially relevant.

Section 10- Amendment of Registered Gender

1. A person may apply to amend their registered gender identity.
2. Sections 5 to 7 apply to amendments.

Section 11- Privacy of Information

1. Gender identity records are confidential.
2. Disclosure may occur only where:
3. authorised by law;
4. necessary and proportionate for a public function; or
5. required by lawful instrument.
6. Unauthorised disclosure is prohibited.

Section 12- Non-Compulsion

1. No person shall be compelled to disclose their biological sex.
2. No person shall be compelled to disclose transgender or intersex status.
3. No adverse consequence shall arise from refusal to disclose.

Part IV- Protections and Differential Needs

Section 13- Protection from Discrimination

1. No person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of:
2. gender identity;
3. biological sex; or
4. transgender or intersex status.
5. This protection applies in public life, employment, education, housing, healthcare and services.

Section 14- Gender-Based Needs

1. A person may access services in accordance with their recognised gender identity.
2. Gender-based support may include:
3. access to gender-affirming healthcare;
4. access to services designated by gender; and
5. administrative accommodation.
6. Provision of medical treatment is subject to law and regulation.

Section 15- Biological-Sex-Based Needs

1. Nothing in this Statute prevents provision of services based on biological sex where materially relevant.
2. Such circumstances may include:
3. reproductive healthcare;
4. sex-specific medical screening;
5. custodial, residential or inpatient settings where safety or care requires differentiation.
6. No person shall be denied necessary services solely due to gender identity.

Section 16- Employment, Education and Public Life

1. Reasonable adjustments shall be made to respect recognised gender identity.
2. Harassment or hostile conduct related to gender identity, biological sex or status is prohibited.
3. Dress codes and role requirements shall be applied in an inclusive manner.

Part V- Additional Protections

Section 17- Transgender and Intersex Protections

1. Additional safeguards may be provided for transgender and intersex persons by law or regulation.
2. Disclosure of transgender or intersex status without consent is prohibited except where authorised.
3. Intersex children shall not be subjected to non-essential medical intervention intended to alter sex characteristics except where medically necessary.

Part VI- Offences and Miscellaneous

Section 18- Fraud and Misrepresentation

1. Knowingly making a false application for recognition for fraudulent purposes is an offence.
2. Penalties shall be as prescribed by regulation or statute.

Section 19- Regulations

1. Regulations may be made for the purposes of this Statute.
2. Regulations may prescribe procedures, safeguards and administrative detail.

Part VII- Final Provisions

Section 20- Relationship to Other Law

1. This Statute shall be interpreted consistently with the Civil Status and Protections Charter and the Fundamental Rights Charter.
2. This Statute may be amended, suspended or repealed in accordance with the Council of Advisors Charter.