Transsexuals Act, TSG
The German Transsexuals Act (TSG) was passed in 1980, with effect from January 1, 1981, under the title Gesetz über die Änderung der Vornamen und die Feststellung der Geschlechtszugehörigkeit in besonderen Fällen (Transsexuellengesetz - TSG). It made it possible for people to be legally recognized in their gender that differs from their sex at birth.
The TSG was criticized as restrictive and degrading throughout its entire period of validity, demanded deep cuts in the personal rights of the persons concerned that were incompatible with the Basic Law and several paragraphs were amended or deleted in the course of its validity due to unconstitutionality.1, 2, 3
On April 12, 2024, the Bundestag passed the Self-Determination Act (SBGG), which completely replaced the TSG with effect from November 1, 2024 and simplified the process of changing the gender entry. People who have changed their gender entry under the TSG are now fighting for compensation for legally ordered bodily harm.
Source: Verband Queere Vielfalt