It isn’t this magical moment, like opening my deed poll letter. Rather it’s a lot of explaining, having my identity criticised and analysed and having to pay for the privilege. With these ...

The bizarre but legally-binding names are among 46,000 registered with the UK Deed Poll Service this year ... He was shell-shocked to receive a letter confirming his new name.

The process of changing your name by deed poll “needs close attention” to ensure that trans people are not being outed, a High Court judge has said. Master Victoria McCloud says the process ...