The German government moved forward measures to better protect women from harassment by radical anti-abortion activists. Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law from Women's Affairs Minister Lisa Paus against so-called pavement harassment, sources told dpa. The bill would require that German states ensure women have unhindered access to counselling centres and clinics that perform abortions. The bill would also introduce a fine of up to €5,000 ($5,450) for harassment. Paus described
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The German government is calling for a new "self-determination" law that would make it easier for people to legally change their gender and name. But not everyone is convinced.
The German government on Thursday unveiled plans to make it easier for trans people to officially change their first name and gender, acknowledging that existing legislation was outdated and “humiliating”. “The right to live a self-determined life is fundamental to all people,” Family Affairs Minister Lisa Paus told a Berlin press conference. The proposed law […]
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