# The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

GENDER RECOGNITION, ENGLAND
Made
25th February 2026 Laid before Parliament
26th February 2026 Coming into force
20th March 2026 The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 22(5) and (7) and 24(1) of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/173/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gender-recognition-disclosure-of-information-england-order-2026/introduction/enacted
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