A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE
PROPOSED BILL
Gender
Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act
- Implementation of The
Gender Theory-
Gender theory states that
one’s gender is independent of one’s biological sex so that one
can “choose” whether one wants to be male or female. Optional
realignment surgery (surgical genital modification) may alter the
physical appearance, but cannot ever alter the genetic code of each
and every cell.
The proposed Gender
Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act gives the
Maltese Citizen the right to change his gender and his first name
simply by submitting a request to the Director of Public Registry. No
back up tests will be required, such as medical or psychological,
which can serve as a safeguard against detrimental irreversible
choices. Subsequently, all existing records will have to be changed
to reflect the newly embraced gender and first name (identity).
The person who changes
his gender would be entitled to the full rights of marriage and
parenthood. This would amount in essence to same-sex marriage, rights
for IVF treatment and surrogacy.
Those exercising parental
authority over a minor may request the Court to change the recorded
gender and the first name of a minor. At birth, the parents may
choose not to declare the gender of the baby. In that case, before
the minor reaches the age of 14, they or those exercising parental
authority over the child, would be obliged to declare his gender.
9.(1) ”Accessibility to
full act of birth shall be limited solely and exclusively to the
person who has attained the age of eighteen years and to whom that
act of birth relates or by court order.” This is discriminatory
since the full act of birth of the rest of the population can be
otherwise easily attained. Further, anyone caught exposing the fact
of gender change of another person, for whatever the reason, will
face a fine of €1000 – €5000.
This law will bring about
a totally new concept of man, a man that recreates himself. Such a
concept goes against the true nature of man established by natural
law as created by God.
Once the law comes in
force, in the name of “promoting equality of opportunity to all”
this concept will be have to be taught in schools, including Church
Schools. Students will have no option for opt outs. This
is in direct violation to the Human Rights of the parents which
guarantees their right to educate their children according to their
conscience and beliefs.
The
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Article
26. (3)
“
Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall
be given to their children”
European
Convention on Human Rights
Convention
for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Protocol
Article 2 Right to education
“No
person shall be denied the right to education. In the exercise of any
functions which it assumes in relation to education and to teaching,
the State shall respect the right of parents to ensure such education
and teaching in conformity with their own religious and philosophical
convictions.”
The
government is receiving bill response submissions by latest Sunday 30
November 2014.
Our
submission as response to the bill can be found in attached document
‘B’ which can be filled and sent by parents. Or if one is reading this on this blog, write to STM in comments and I shall send you the petition. For Maltese citizens...
