Data protection is human protection: EU’s top court demands Hungary correct trans refugee’s documents

Today, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued a judgment in the case of Deldits (C-247/23), stating that national authorities responsible for keeping public registers (such as asylum registers) should correct data on gender identity when it is inaccurately recorded.

Are you interested in learning about recent legal developments and pending cases that protect the rights of trans and non-binary people in the EU? If so, our forthcoming webinar, part of Trans Legal Net, is for you!

In light of the recent unveiling of the new European Commission, European and national equality civil society networks and organisations wish to express their shock and dismay over the downgrading of the Equality portfolio compared to the previous mandate.

The Parliament of Georgia voted in the third and final reading for laws aimed against LGBTI people by restricting their rights to non-discrimination, health care and education, freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, and the right to security.

Today, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union said that Hungarian immigration authorities must correct a trans person's gender marker in national registries when requested.

Today, TGEU (Trans Europe and Central Asia) launches its annual update of the Trans Rights Index & Map, which documents the legal situation of trans people in Europe and Central Asia. 

10 years into our Trans Rights Map in Europe & Central Asia, we look at the trends. Find out how the rankings changed and which areas improved.

CoE Committee of Ministers noted Hungary’s lack of measures to create an appropriate solution for lawfully settled third country nationals applying for LGR.