World must follow Denmark's example after landmark transgender law

Headline Title: World must follow Denmark’s example after landmark transgender ruling 12 June 2014 A landmark law in Denmark making it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender should set an example to governments across the world, Amnesty International said.The Danish parliament yesterday passed a bill allowing transgender people to obtain official documents reflecting their gender identity without needing to be diagnosed with a mental disorder or undergo surgeries resulting in irreversible sterilization.“This progressive and courageous step made by Danish MPs should…

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