Braverman Bans Gender Change for Sex Offenders in Fiery Speech

It comes as one expert claims that Ms. Braverman’s views on immigration and identity are in line with the majority of voters.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivers her keynote speech to the Conservative Party annual conference in Manchester on Oct. 3, 2023. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Addressing the audience at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Home Secretary Suella Braverman pledged to prohibit sex offenders from altering their name or gender, aiming to enhance regulations regarding the sex offenders register.

Presently, registered sex offenders must inform local police within three days if they change their name, but some have exploited a loophole to avoid reporting to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).