The latest update from Christie is very encouraging. It really does appear that the current UK administration is willing to learn, and to work towards a framework that provides legal and social recognition for non-gendered people. Very good news.
http://elancane.livejournal.com/6595.html
Not so regarding the ONS. Their failure to make the requested amendment to the 2011 Census form is a reflection of either dishonesty or incompetence. No competent or honest statistician would refuse to acknowledge a substantive justification for including an extra category on the basis that the form might be filled in inaccurately. Well this will be the last time. These are changing times.
http://elancane.livejournal.com/5916.html
http://elancane.livejournal.com/6595.html
Change IS coming to the UK and indeed Europe, and one can hope eventually the whole world. True equality is all embracing.
I suppose there will just be closed-minded and bigoted people anywhere one goes. :(