Local government eliminates the concept of gender identity

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The Assembly of the Spanish autonomous community of Madrid approved this Friday the modification of the LGTBi laws in its area, in accordance with an electoral commitment by the regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, with which the concept of "gender identity" is eliminated. . . Psychological support is also added to minors in gender change processes. Thanks to the absolute majority of Ayuso's party, the PP, and with the support of the far-right Vox, this new text was passed in the last plenary session of the year, which closes the period of sessions with this controversial modification. It was rejected by the Más Madrid and PSOE parties, LGTBI associations and even the Ministry of Equality, which has already announced that it will study "measures" if they clash with the national standard.

Specific, The reform modifies aspects of the Law Thailand Phone Number List on Identity and Expression of Gender and Social Equality and Non-Discrimination of the Community of Madrid in , approved during the mandate of the then popular leader Cristina Cifuentes, in which the PP abstained. Among other changes, the concept of “gender identity” is eliminated to speak of “sexual condition or expression” and the reversal of the burden of proof is erased (an obligation of the legal system by which the person reporting must prove non-compliance with the law) or the possibility that discrimination is committed “by mistake”, considering that it could violate the presumption of innocence.



Thus, in the modifications to the Trans Regional Law, the right defends that these changes seek to guarantee their “psychological support in a transparent and clear manner”, by the appropriate professionals. A flag of the LGBTI community during the Pride March, last July in Madrid. Photo: AFP Additionally, educational articles are removed to promote non-discrimination. or the recognition of freely expressed gender identity, and contemplates, among other issues, the requirement that a pediatrician perform an examination prior to the transition treatment of a minor. Spain is considered one of the safest countries for the LGTBi population and last February the Transnational Law was approved, which gave greater coverage and protection to this vulnerable and discriminated population throughout the world.