The Federal Council endorses legislation on self-rule.
The Self-Determination Act, recently passed by the Federal Council, allows for easier modification of gender entries. It has replaced the problematic Transsexuals Act, some components of which were deemed unconstitutional by the Federal Constitutional Court.
In the future, those aged 18 and above who identify as transsexual, intersex, or non-binary can make desired adjustments to their gender records with a straightforward declaration at the registry office. For children under 14 years old, parents can submit the needed declaration on their behalf. Teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 can handle it themselves, but only with their parents' consent. A declaration of prior counseling is still required in such cases.
There is no limit on the number of times a person can modify their gender entry. However, they need to wait for a year before making any further changes. The modification will take three months to be fully implemented.
The Transsexuals Act from 1980 demanded two psychological evaluations from individuals seeking to change their gender or first name entries. The district court would then make the final decision. However, following the Federal Constitutional Court's dismissal of certain aspects of the law, many felt that the regulations were offensive and discriminatory.
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Source: www.ntv.de
