Entry #12155: Right to change legal gender in Spain

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RegionSpain
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateDec 22, 2022
End Datenow
DescriptionOn December 22, 2022, the Spanish Congress approves a "Trans Law" If the law is approved, this point marks that reports or evidence will no longer be needed for a person to make an official registration change of their gender identity. According to the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Rights, this can be done "through a system of double appearance, without medical or judicial protection."
Sourceshttps://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/12/22/espana-ley-trans-orix/
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  • Note field is incorrect "The law has already been passed. It has been effective since March 2, 2023."


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created by Humarezft

Original entry
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateDec 22, 2022
End Datenow
DescriptionOn December 22, 2022, the Spanish Congress approves a "Trans Law" If the law is approved, this point marks that reports or evidence will no longer be needed for a person to make an official registration change of their gender identity. According to the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Rights, this can be done "through a system of double appearance, without medical or judicial protection."
Sourceshttps://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/12/22/espana-ley-trans-orix/