Court Rules Non-Binary Gender Recognition Bid Fails in UK

Ryan Castellucci, a non-binary U.S. citizen living in the UK, has lost their appeal for legal recognition of their gender identity under UK law, which only acknowledges male and female genders. The Court of Appeal upheld a previous ruling that deemed the issue too controversial for the courts, suggesting it should be addressed by Parliament instead. Castellucci, who has legally changed their gender to non-binary in California, argued that the UK government breached its duty by not issuing them a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) reflecting their identity. The court's ruling noted that the Gender Recognition Act confines gender to two categories and highlighted the lack of international consensus on recognizing non-binary identities. Castellucci plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, expressing frustration over the legal challenges surrounding their identity. Their case underscores ongoing debates about gender recognition laws in the UK and the experiences of non-binary individuals.