Law Beyond the Binary in Europe and Central Asia
This study explores the experiences of non-binary people with the law in Europe and Central Asia. The study seeks to better understand how non-binary people want their gender identities to be recognised by the law, particularly on identity documents.
Take Part in the Study
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The survey is open from 1 February 2025 – 30 April 2025
What is this study about?
The aim of this study is to explore how people whose gender identity is on the non-binary spectrum experience the law, and whether those people would like to see the law changed to better accommodate gender identities beyond the binary. The study hopes to create a better understanding of how the ability (or inability) to access identity documents with sex/gender markers beyond the binary impacts the daily lives of people in Europe and Central Asia. Ultimately, by increasing knowledge and awareness – among policy makers, civil society, academic researchers and the general public – the study hopes to contribute to the work of developing legal systems which are more inclusive of people whose gender identity is on the non-binary spectrum.
What will you do in this study?
In this study, you will complete an online survey where you will be asked questions about yourself and your experiences of the law (in particular, your identity documents). You will also be asked whether/how you think the law should be reformed to better respect people whose gender identity is on the non-binary spectrum. The survey is open from 1 February 2025 – 30 April 2025.
You will have the opportunity (but will not be required) to take part in follow-up focus groups.
Who can participate in the study?
You can participate in this study if: (a) you are 18 years or older; (b) your gender identity is on the non-binary spectrum; and (c) you live in Europe or Central Asia.
The study is being organised by Peter Dunne, CQ Quinan, Joz Motmans and Marjolein van den Brink. ILGA-Europe, Transgender Europe and OIII Europe are partnering with the organisers to design and run this study.
The study is funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (PI, Dr Peter Dunne, Grant No: MR/W011654/1).
You can contact the organisers at pd17563@bristol.ac.uk.
Ethical Approval for this study has been received through the University of Bristol Law School Research Ethics Committee.
If you have any concerns about this study, you can contact LREC or the University of Bristol Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer (data-protection@bristol.ac.uk) who will consider your questions independently of the research team.