Entry #12725: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Netherlands

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RegionNetherlands
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusRecognized
Start DateMay 2018
End Date(none)
DescriptionIt has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process.

However, in 2021, judges in Arnhem ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to use non-binary genders in legal documents.
Sourceshttps://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/
https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows
https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/09/18/countries-that-legally-recognise-non-binary-people/#page/5
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2018/05/adult-wins-case-to-have-dutch-birth-certificate-changed-to-undetermined-gender/


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edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc

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Start Date2018May 2018
DescriptionIt has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process.

However, judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V.
It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process.

However, in 2021, judges in Arnhem ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to use non-binary genders in legal documents.
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It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process. However, judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V. 2021, judges in Arnhem ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to use non-binary genders in legal documents.
Sourceshttps://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/

https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows

https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/
https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows
https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/09/18/countries-that-legally-recognise-non-binary-people/#page/5
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2018/05/adult-wins-case-to-have-dutch-birth-certificate-changed-to-undetermined-gender/
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https://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/ https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/ https://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/ https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/09/18/countries-that-legally-recognise-non-binary-people/#page/5 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2018/05/adult-wins-case-to-have-dutch-birth-certificate-changed-to-undetermined-gender/

edited by Notdog1996. Making it current

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Start Date(unknown)2018
End Date2023(none)
DescriptionJudges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V.It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process.

However, judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V.
Show Difference
Judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V. It has been possible to have an X on passports since 2018, but doing so required hiring an attorney and going through a costly process. However, judges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V.
Reports (2)
  • Note field is incorrect "The text/status is still confusing. Is a court/lawyer required for this or not? If it is, why claim it as "fully recognized" if availability is difficult?"
  • Status is not correct "The status should be green with a cross, because requiring a court still means difficulties for most"

created by CartoonGeek_E

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Original entry
StatusRecognized
Start Date(unknown)
End Date2023
DescriptionJudges in Arnhem have ruled that a non-binary person does not have to involve an outside expert to assess whether they should be allowed to have X in their passport, rather than M or V.
Sourceshttps://www.dutchnews.nl/2021/12/court-rules-non-binary-person-can-be-x-without-providing-expert-opinion/ https://nltimes.nl/2023/07/26/netherlands-residents-among-accepting-non-binary-people-study-shows https://www.thepinknews.com/2018/05/28/netherlands-allows-person-to-identify-as-non-binary-for-the-first-time/