Equalities minister, Liz Truss, admitted that the UK government’s LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel regarding potential policies which would allow citizens to self-identify their gender.
According to The Independent, the panel was in favour of the new regulations, while Truss favoured “proper checks and balances”.She admitted that there was a “difference of opinion” on the matter, adding: “Of course we’re grateful for the contribution they made, but I think there were fundamental disagreements, namely members of the panel supported self-ID for gender recognition certificates.” The panel disbanded earlier this year after three members resigned, criticising the government for.