The Spanish Government is challenging the Constitutional Court's changes to LGTBI+ regulations introduced by the PP and Vox in the Valencian Community.
The Spanish Government has officially announced its intention to file an appeal to the Constitutional Court against recent amendments made to the LGTBI+ regulations in the Valencian Community. These amendments, approved by the Valencian PP in a compromise to satisfy Vox, have raised significant concerns at the national level. The appeal will be led by the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Historic Memory, headed by Ángel Víctor Torres, alongside the Ministry of Equality, represented by Ana Redondo, emphasizing the government's multi-ministerial approach to defending LGTBI+ rights.
The contentious changes allow for practices considered as 'conversion therapies', a move that many stakeholder groups and ministers argue could endanger the well-being and rights of LGTBI+ individuals. The Government's filing of the appeal follows a favorable opinion from the Council of State, indicating the depth of legal and ethical examination assigned to the matter. The concern is that such regulations could set dangerous precedents for LGTBI+ rights and protections across Spain and potentially embolden similar legislative initiatives in other regions.
This situation comes at a critical time when LGTBI+ rights are being scrutinized and debated across several European nations, with Spain previously being viewed as a leader in progressive reforms. The Government’s challenge not only aims to protect the existing LGTBI+ regulations but also sends a strong message against any regression in civil rights, reinforcing Spain's commitment to equality and human rights in the face of growing conservative pressures.
