Changes to Poland’s gender law could make things even worse for trans people

[stephaniec]

Changes to Poland's gender law could make things even worse for trans people

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/08/07/changes-to-polands-gender-law-could-make-things-even-worse-for-trans-people/ 🔗

Pink News/by Nick Duffy    08/07/2015

"The Polish Senate has approved the country's new gender recognition law – but there are concerns that last-minute amendments to the law may actually make the transition process harder for trans people.

The country's upper house voted this week to pass the Gender Accordance Act, following several days of debate – but several last-minute amendments were accepted which activists fear could actually make the process for transgender people to gain recognition harder.

Previously, trans people in the country had to go through a lengthy court battle to gain legal recognition. According to the new law, they only have to fulfil three criteria: they must be a Polish citizen, be unmarried, and present two supporting medical opinions for assessment by a regional court."

[Maleth]

Oh dear, I hope they really try to re-consider that and not make it harder for Polish transpeople. 🙁 Poland itself is conservative enough ... (It's a little bit better in the cities than in the countryside, I speak from personal experience)