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Some people in Malta, a conservative country, thought the bill was an April Fool's prank (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

Malta breaks EU taboo on trans-gender rights

A scurrilous rumour recently swept Malta: the Maltese parliament would unanimously vote for the Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Bill (GIGESC) to become law on 1 April.

People thought it was an April fool's prank

The disbelief didn't come as a surprise. Malta is still considered by some as a conservative, Catholic country where change is slow.

Thankfully, things are changing. Malta is now the first country in the world to criminalise unconsented in...

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Helena Dalli is minister for social dialogue, consumer affairs and civil liberties in Malta.

Some people in Malta, a conservative country, thought the bill was an April Fool's prank (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

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Helena Dalli is minister for social dialogue, consumer affairs and civil liberties in Malta.

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