Saturday, 13th April, 2024 6:47 pm
‘Germany’ passes law requiring gender change in civil registration No need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist – the court allows it.
On April 13, 2024, the German news agency Deutsche Welle (DW) reported on the passes of the Gender identity law in the German parliament, stating that at the German legislative meeting on April 12, 2024, a decision passed a law that would make individuals are transgender. Persons of ambiguous gender and people who do not want to identify their gender It is easier to change information in the population registration database and various documents from the old law currently in force. specified for those who wish to change their gender in the named database You must have a mental evaluation by two psychiatrists and the court will grant permission.
New draft law for transgender people It is supported by the three-party government of Prime Minister Olaf Scholz and the left-wing Socialist Party. It was passed by the parliament with 374 votes in favor to 251 against. Gabriel Nox-Koenig, representative of the German Transgender Association, said that the new law would reduce the problem. Transgender people face discrimination in their daily lives. Transgender people will be subject to strict scrutiny, such as using debit cards to pay for goods. Insurance claims in healthcare facilities, etc.
By drafting a new law Requiring those who wish to change their gender identity in the civil registration database The registration office must be notified at least 3 months in advance in the case of minors. If he is under 14 years of age, the application must be submitted by a guardian with legal authority. For those aged 14 and over, they can apply themselves with a letter from their parents. And if not approved An appeal can be made through the Family Court, and the principle is whether approval is considered or not. It must not be contrary to the child’s welfare.
The news report went on to say that New draft law Operators of facilities such as gyms and women’s changing rooms are also allowed. Further decisions can be made about who has access to these facilities. When the new law comes into force It would make Germany follow the same guidelines as Spain. A similar bill was passed in 2023, allowing people aged 16 and over to change their legal gender without medical supervision.
On the other hand, politicians from conservative political parties have criticized the new law, such as the Alternative Party of Germany (AFD), who pointed out that the new law would allow people to change their gender at will, as Dorothee Bar One of the spokespersons of the Christian Social Party (CSU) made that comment The new law has not been considered from one end to the other. And it will create a lot of trouble for the family.
Barr emphasized that people who want to change their gender must go through a counseling process first, but applicants should not have to face embarrassing questions such as questions about their sexual orientation and other things. But those taking part will need to clearly show the impact their decisions will have, said Andrea Lindholz, co-vice-president of the conservative CSU and Democratic parties Christian (CDU) said it could’ the new law was used to break the law. This is because requests to change your name and gender no longer need to be reported to the police.
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