Australia >> Republic of Korea, Recommendation, 42nd Session, January 2023

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Recommendation
Adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, including protection for LGBTI persons; and ensure access to legal gender recognition without prerequisites.
Explanation
Former part: The Government face difficulties in taking immediate actions in a short period of time. … Latter part: Gender recognition requires legislative action as it is a matter of determining the legal status of one’s gender. In the absence of such legislation, the decision to grant gender recognition is a matter of the judiciary and the presiding judge, in line with the decision of the Supreme Court, makes a decision on each specific case, taking into account various factors.


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