The 'Self-Determination Act' in Germany eliminates the need for trans people to obtain assessments from 'experts' before updating legal documents, replacing an older law with onerous requirements.
The new law allows trans individuals over 18 to declare their identity at a registry office to change name and gender markers, minors aged 14-18 with parental consent can update documents, and those without parental approval can seek court intervention.
The process under the old law was described as 'very degrading' and intrusive, asking inappropriate questions about sexual fantasies and clothing choices, a stark contrast to the simplified declaration process under the new law.
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