In a landmark victory for the defenders of the nuclear family and parental rights, the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic has decisively voted to dismantle the 2018 gender self-determination law.
The legislative shift was championed by the Chega party, alongside the PSD and CDS-PP.
The new law ensures that legal identity is once again supported by clinical expertise, putting an end to what André Ventura’s party described as a “radical ideological experiment” on the Portuguese people.
The most celebrated aspect of this reform is its commitment to child protection. The new legislation implements a total ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 18, ensuring that minors are protected from irreversible medical decisions before reaching maturity.
While LGBT activists have criticized the changes to the 2018 law, which they say roll back trangender and intersex rights, supporters of the Chega party hail the move as a necessary restoration of parental authority and a safeguard against the “de-medicalization” of complex psychological issues.
