... delivered in July 2002, Goodwin v United Kingdom and I v United Kingdom, in which the Corbett criteria was unanimously rejected by the Court'3. These rulings, with Bellinger led the way to legislative reform for recognising the gender of transsexuals in the UK. Legal issues and outcomes The case presented complex legal issues. On 10th April 2003 the House of Lords unanimously rejected Mrs Bellinger's claim for a declaration for the validity of the marriage4. Alternatively, it did grant the request for a declaration of incompatibility under the Human Rights Act 1998. The Ratio and Evaluation The Court's upheld their decision in the Bellinger case suggesting it was for parliament to make any necessary reforms. Their decision influenced by Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead who stated that ' this would present a major change to the law, having far reaching ramifications. It raises issues whose solution calls for extensive enquiry and the ...

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