Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

8. How will the impact of the policy/measure be monitored?

8.1. There is provision in the Bill which would require annual reports to be made by NRS on the operation of the new system. We anticipate that this would be supplemented by further measures to capture the lived experiences of how the new system functioned for people, and would include monitoring on the wellbeing of children and young people. NRS will undertake satisfaction surveys with people who apply for legal gender recognition once reforms are in place, and this would include 16- and 17-year old applicants. The Scottish Government also carries out social research in the form of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey which could be used to capture public opinion on the effects of the policy, including its impact on children and young people. The Scottish Government will also continue to hold regular meetings with stakeholder groups to hear feedback and views on the impact of the policy.