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In a Major Win for trans rights, the EU High Court ruled that denying transgender prisoners HRT is a violation of their human rights.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in the case of W.W. vs Poland that denying hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to a trans woman in a Polish prison violated her rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This decision is a major win for trans people in prison, who often face barriers to trans-specific healthcare, reports Transgender Europe (TGEU)
Key takeaways:
- First of its kind: This ruling marks the first time the Court has explicitly recognized the importance of HRT for trans people in prison, affirming it as essential, life-saving healthcare.
- A positive step for trans rights: The decision underscores that States are obliged to provide access to necessary trans-specific healthcare, including in prison settings.
- A need for systemic change: The case reveals the systemic barriers and discrimination faced by trans people in prison, from delays in accessing care to the broader issue of transphobia within institutions.
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