Τhe Ombudsman requests legal recognition of gender identity, while respecting the rights of transgender people
Τhe Ombudsman requests legal recognition of gender identity, while respecting the rights of transgender people
The Ombudsman calls for immediate adoption of swift, transparent, accessible procedures for change of identity card and other identification documents of transgender people. On the occasion of the adoption of the Decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case “Garçon, A.P. and Nicot v France”, the Ombudsman reiterates its position for immediate legislative intervention in accordance with Resolution 2048/2015 of the plenary of the Parliamentary Conference of the Council of Europe.
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