Czech Republic's Gender-Affirmation Law

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Czech Republic's highest court rules to dismiss part of a law requiring gender-affirmation surgery and sterilization to change gender officially. The requirements were deemed unconstitutional and in conflict with the fundamental rights of trans people.

Key Points

  • Constitutional Court rules part of Czech gender-affirmation law unconstitutional
  • Only two out of 15 judges opposed the verdict
  • Lawmakers have until mid-next year to make changes
  • Criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups
  • Czech Republic was one of the last EU countries with such conditions

Pros

  • Fundamental rights of trans people upheld
  • Progress towards more inclusive legislation

Cons

  • Previous law required invasive procedures for gender change
  • Delayed action by lawmakers to change affected sections