Being transgender is not an ideology. It is a lived reality recognised by every major medical and human rights body in the UK – and globally!
The British Medical Association explicitly states that trans and non-binary people exist, and their existence is not a matter for debate; it supports their right to live with dignity and access appropriate healthcare.
The Royal College of General Practitioners says “We continue to call for significant expansion in resources and dedicated services to ensure timely access to appropriate, high-quality and evidence-based care for patients; and for education, guidance and training for GPs around supporting both adults and children experiencing gender incongruence and managing broader related health issues in a more integrated way.”
The Royal College of Psychiatrists affirms that gender diversity is not a disorder and condemns so-called conversion therapies as unethical and harmful.
The British Psychological Society says “Psychologists should avoid making assumptions that cisgender identities are inherently preferable to transgender identities, and should not attempt to change a person’s gender identity.”
Internationally, the World Health Organization has removed trans-related categories from the mental disorders chapter of the ICD-11, affirming that gender incongruence is not a mental illness.
The United Nations Human Rights Committee and OHCHR have repeatedly called for legal recognition of trans identities and protection from discrimination.
Human Rights Watch likewise emphasises that legal gender recognition is essential to dignity and safety, and that trans people’s rights are human rights.
These positions are grounded in evidence, ethics, and a commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of all people; not ideology.
