German court rules in favour of transsexual rights

[Natasha]

German court rules in favour of transsexual rights

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/465913
7/23/2008

BERLIN, July 23 (Reuters)–Germany's constitutional court ruled on Wednesday that a man seeking legal recognition as a woman will be allowed to stay married to his wife in a landmark decision that further strengthens the rights of transsexuals.

[JENNIFER]

German court rules in favour of transsexual rights

http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/465913
7/23/2008

BERLIN, July 23 (Reuters)–Germany's constitutional court ruled on Wednesday that a man seeking legal recognition as a woman will be allowed to stay married to his wife in a landmark decision that further strengthens the rights of transsexuals.

This is important because this ruling may eventually apply to all 27 EU states, not having to divorce before SRS or GRC can occur. More progress