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202300340541 · FOI · unclear

Gender Recognition Unit establishment: FOI release

Published
2023-09-27
Received
2023-01-28
Responded
2023-02-27
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

1. When was the Gender Recognition Unit set up i.e. Date of its formation?

2. The reason for its establishment?

3. Its function?

4. The cost to the Scottish Government since its inception?

Response

The Gender Recognition Unit was established in July 2021 as the Bill team responsible for policy and administration related to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. The staffing costs since it's inception (from July 21/22) up to financial year (to end March) 2022/23 have been calculated at £540,656. Costs include employer's pension and National Insurance contributions.

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Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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