If a Gender Recognition Panel grants an application under section 1(1) it must issue a gender recognition certificate to the applicant.

Unless the applicant is married F1or a civil partnerF1, the certificate is to be a full gender recognition certificate.

If the applicant is married F1or a civil partnerF1, the certificate is to be an interim gender recognition certificate.

Schedule 2 (annulment or dissolution of marriage after issue of interim gender recognition certificate) has effect.

The Secretary of State may, after consulting the Scottish Ministers and the Department of Finance and Personnel in Northern Ireland, specify the content and form of gender recognition certificates.