Federal Cabinet approves draft of the Self-Determination Act.
The Federal Cabinet has the draft today Self-determination law decided. This is intended to enable transgender, intersex and non-binary people to change their gender entry in the civil status register by simply making a declaration at the registry office. The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Justice developed the draft together. The law is intended to make life easier for these people and give them more self-determination. The regulatory content of the draft (essentially) are. The self-determination of transgender, intersex and non-binary people. The aim is to simplify the change process for the gender entry and first names in the civil status register. The previously necessary judicial review and the obtaining of expert reports should no longer be necessary. Instead, a “declaration with self-insurance” to the registry office should be sufficient. The applicant must confirm that the requested change best corresponds to their gender identity and that they are aware of the significance of the consequences caused by the declaration. A three-month period should apply for the prior notification of the change, while a one-year blocking period should be set for further changes after the previous declaration. For minors up to 14 years of age, the legal guardians should be able to submit the declaration of change, while the minors cannot act themselves. Further information and important questions and answers about the law are available. On August 23, 2023, the Trans Pride flag blew in the wind.
Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Marco Buschmann
emphasizes that the Self-Determination Act reflects a policy in which the protection of fundamental rights has top priority. Every person has the right to have the state respect their gender identity. However, the current law discriminates against transgender people and it is time to end this injustice. To this end, modern rules for changing gender entries must be created, as is already the case in other countries. The Federal Cabinet’s decision is a big step in this direction. The draft law was thoroughly prepared and by protecting freedom of contract and domestic law as well as avoiding the possibility of abuse, it guarantees the interests of the entire society. The draft is in line with the Basic Law and will hopefully also be approved by the German Bundestag. If the state finally treats trans and intersex people with respect, everyone will benefit.
Welcome to the blog: “German youth protection – prevention and education” The protection of
Young people is a task that every country takes seriously.
In Germany, the protection of minors is viewed as particularly important for various reasons.
In this blog we would like to explain in more detail what the core tasks of German youth protection are,
and to what extent these are relevant for our society. We hope to give you insight,
what German youth protection does and why it is so important. We would like to inform you about the applicable regulations,
Provide information about the obligations and rights of German youth protection. It is important that parents, uneducators,
and companies know their obligations and also know how they can protect their children from danger.
At the same time, however, we advocate for the freedom, development opportunities and equal opportunities for children.
Every child and every young person should have the chance for good development and equal opportunities,
regardless of his origin, gender, religion or social status.
This is a primary goal of German youth protection, to guarantee these rights.
protection of minors
The Youth Protection Act (JuSchG) has a twofold function: It is intended to protect children and young people in public as well as in the area of certain media and to enable their development to be self-determined
Isupport individuals. In public spaces, the law regulates the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol and tobacco, the release of films and computer games and the stay of different age groups in restaurants and at dance events such as clubs and discos. The law is aimed at those responsible in retail, restaurants, discos and public events.
In the area of media, in addition to the Youth Protection Act, there is also the State Treaty on Youth Media Protection, which jointly regulates the protection of children and young people from problematic media content. The Youth Protection Act regulates the handling of media such as books, DVDs, CDs, etc., i.e. text, sound or image content that is tactile and can be passed on.
The state treaty on the protection of minors in the media regulates the protection of minors in broadcasting and in telemedia such as the Internet. Each federal state has signed the contract, which has no differences in content.
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deutscher-jugendschutz.de can gain an exclusive, experienced partner who has now expanded its core business area of legally compliant companies, and as part of this cooperation, the production of attractive and personalized information boards for companies and public institutions on the subject of youth protection is now officially and exclusively for German youth protection distributes. This creates not only a symbiosis, but also double protection: primarily for the interests of young people that deserve protection, but also for the participating companies, since violations of the posting requirements can result in very high fines.
For companies
The Youth Protection Act obliges organizers, public institutions and traders to adhere to the regulations in accordance with Sections 4 to 13 for their business facilities and events. Even at public film screenings, they must display the age rating of the films or the provider's identification in a clearly visible and legible manner in accordance with Section 14 Paragraph 7 (Section 3 Paragraph 1 JuSchG). Compliance with these regulations is of great importance for the protection of children and young people. Organizers and traders should be aware of their responsibility and comply with these requirements in all cases.
The Youth Protection Act obliges organizers and businesses to adhere to the regulations in accordance with Sections 3 to 14 for their business facilities and events. Even at public film screenings, they must display the age rating of the films or the provider's identification in a clearly visible and legible manner in accordance with Section 14 Paragraph 7 (Section 3 Paragraph 1 JuSchG). Compliance with these regulations is of great importance for the protection of children and young people. Organizers and traders should be aware of their responsibility and comply with these requirements in all cases.
Media harmful to young people
Youth media protection state treaty: This is what you need to know!The State Treaty on Youth Media Protection (JMStV) is a contract between the federal states in Germany that regulates the protection of children and young people from media that is harmful to young people. It stipulates that certain media content that is unsuitable for children and young people must be marked or even banned. The JMStV defines media that is harmful to young people as those that contain violence, pornography, racism or other content that can negatively influence the development of children and young people. These media may not be freely accessible and must be marked accordingly. The state treaty also stipulates that providers of media content, such as film producers or website operators, are obliged to take appropriate measures to ensure that children and young people do not have access to media that is harmful to minors. In addition to the JMStV, there are various institutions, such as the Federal Testing Agency for Media Harmful to Minors, which are responsible for monitoring and enforcing youth media protection. You can index or even ban media content if it is deemed harmful to minors.
The State Treaty on the Protection of Minors in the Media is an important instrument for protecting children and young people from harmful media content.
Adolescents and smoking
The protection of minors from the harmful effects of smoking in public is guaranteed by the Youth Protection Act. Persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from purchasing or consuming tobacco products and products containing nicotine. Smoking in restaurants is also prohibited for minors. Points of sale and public places are required not to sell tobacco products and containers to children and young people or to allow them to smoke or consume these products. Vending machines must be located in a location inaccessible to minors or must ensure through technical devices or constant monitoring that tobacco products cannot be taken by minors. It is of utmost importance that society works together to ensure the protection of minors and protect the health of young people.
Young people and alcohol
Wine or sparkling wine may be sold to young people aged 16 and over. However, at public events, children and young people under the age of 16 are only allowed to drink these drinks when accompanied by their parents. A person responsible for raising children cannot be appointed here. Anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited from consuming schnapps, liqueur, grappa, vodka, alcopops and mixed drinks such as cola rum or brandy beans. Consuming foods containing alcohol, such as brandy beans or eggnog sundaes, is also prohibited. There are no exceptions to this, not even in the presence of parents or a guardian. Alcopops must be marked with the statement “Prohibited for sale to persons under 18 years of age”. When purchasing alcoholic beverages, each seller must verify the age of the buyer. Anyone who, as an adult, passes alcohol on to minors is committing a criminal offense.
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