Spain passes trans law allowing gender self-determination

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 18, 2023 1:07 am

Madrid, Spain: Spanish lawmakers approved Thursday (Friday in Manila) a transgender law letting anyone 16 and older change the gender on their ID card, even as similar measures elsewhere have sparked division over the complexities of the issue.

The law, which passed by 191 votes in favor against 60 opposed and 91 abstentions, makes Spain one of the few nations to allow people to change the gender on a national identity card with a simple declaration.

Spain's Minister for Equality Irene Montero (left) celebrates with LGTBI member Niurka Gibaja in front of the Spanish Congress, in Madrid on Feb. 16, 2023 after the 'transgender ley' was voted. AFP PHOTO

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