"Michael O'Flaherty said the law not only risked "denying the realities of trans and intersex people," but could be used to "justify an act or omission which is in breach of international law", adding: "It is crucial that parliamentarians take such concerns, including as expressed by domestic independent bodies, fully on board and ensure that there is no diminution of rights for any group in society.""
"The central European country's government passed the amendment on Friday (26 September) to define sex as binary, and outlaw surrogacy as well as gay adoption. It also sought to assert the EU member state's "national sovereignty in cultural and ethical matters". Prime minister Robert Fico promoted the amendment as part of his bid to oppose liberal ideology which, he claimed, was "spreading like cancer", LGBTQ Nation reported."
Slovakia's National Council passed a constitutional amendment on 26 September that defines sex as binary and outlaws surrogacy and gay adoption. The amendment required and achieved a three-fifths majority in the 150-seat parliament when 12 opposition members joined the prime minister's 78 supporters to reach the necessary 90 votes. Prime Minister Robert Fico framed the change as a defense against liberal ideology, using forceful language to describe it as a barrier to progressivism. The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner and Amnesty International warned the measure risks denying trans and intersex realities and undermining LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality.
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