A.H. and Others v Germany

11.11.2020

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Recognition of trans parenthood.

Submitted jointly by ILGA-Europe, TGEU, and Bundesverband Trans*.

The Court made its decision on 4 April 2023, which found that it is within the State’s discretion to list a trans parent on their child’s birth certificate using a “deadname” and sex assigned at birth.

A.H. and Others v Germany

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