Section 1 — Amendment of the Census Act 1920
Extent: E+W
This version in force from 2019-10-08
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The Census Act 1920 is amended as follows.
(2) In the Schedule (matters in respect of which particulars may be required), after paragraph 5A insert—5BSexual orientation.5CGender identity.
(3) In section 8 (penalties), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , sexual orientation or gender identity. ”