Current Version
Region | Iceland |
Issue | Gender-affirming care |
Status | Restricted |
Start Date | 1975 |
End Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
Description | In 1975, Iceland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. |
Sources | https://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf |
Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (2)
Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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End Date | 1981 | Jun 18, 2019 |
Federal Law | No | Yes |
Original entry | |
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Status | Restricted |
Start Date | 1975 |
End Date | 1981 |
Description | In 1975, Iceland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. |
Sources | https://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf |