Independent report

Independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender

An independent review by Professor Alice Sullivan that looks at data, statistics and research on sex and gender.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 19 March 2025

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Review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender: executive summary

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Review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender

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This independent review aims to:

•  identify obstacles to accurate data collection and research on sex and gender identity in public bodies and in the research system
• set good practice guidance for how to collect data on sex and gender identity

Terms of reference

This review was commissioned in March 2024.

Published 19 March 2025