Poland to create transsexual law?

[Shana A]

Poland to create transsexual law?
09.08.2011 12:40

http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/53134,Poland-to-create-transsexual-law

Poland's Ombudsman for human rights has appealed to the justice minister to change the legal situation of Polish transsexuals, so they do not have to seek permission from their parents in court in order to legally change their gender.

Ombudsman Irena Lipowicz is making the move following a request from the Trans-fusion organization, which helps people with what is considered a gender identity disorder.

The Ombudsman says Poland needs a comprehensive legal act concerning sex-reassignment procedures.

Under current legislation, formal sex re-assignment forces transsexual persons to take legal action their own parent to force them to give their consent.