Irish law on transgender identity breached EU rights

Ireland has breached European human rights law over its failure to recognise a sex change that a transsexual underwent more than a decade ago.

Irish law on transgender identity breached EU rights

Ireland has breached European human rights law over its failure to recognise a sex change that a transsexual underwent more than a decade ago.

In a landmark decision, the High Court urged the Dáil to review laws affecting those who undergo gender reassignment or face action from Strasbourg courts.

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