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Currently, people are able to change their name via a deed poll, which does not need to be enrolled. However, if a government proposed change is made, people who want to change their name on their passport, driving license or any other government issued documentation would need an enrolled deed poll, meaning their gender status and address would be accessible to the public.

This change could have disastrous consequences for those who have been subject to domestic abuse and for trans people.

We therefore urge the Government to revisit their planned changes to Home Office guidance and to confirm that domestic abuse victims and trans people can continue to change their passport and driving licence details without being forced to make their name change details public.