# The Gender Recognition (Approved Countries and Territories and Saving Provision) Order 2024, Introduction: Introductory text


Gender Recognition
Made 19th March 2024
Coming into force 9th April 2024
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 2(4) and 24(1) of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
In accordance with section 2(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers and the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland.
In accordance with section 24(3) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/401/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gender-recognition-approved-countries-and-territories-and-saving-provision-order-2024/introduction
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