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April 29, 2026

Ministry Announced: THIS is the Truth about the Family Law, Gender Changes in Children, and Sanctions for Parents

The Ministry for Family and Demographic Care stated today that the draft amendments to the Family Law have not altered the spirit of the law, nor do they infringe upon family values, but rather certain provisions have been adapted to domestic and international legal norms and standards.

Ministry Announced: THIS is the Truth about the Family Law, Gender Changes in Children, and Sanctions for Parents

TL;DR

  • The draft amendments to the Family Law aim to adapt provisions to domestic and international legal norms without changing the law's spirit or family values.
  • The Ministry denies claims that the law allows children to change their gender independently, raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18, or abolishes underage marriages against local customs.
  • Provisions regarding a minor's consent to medical measures are aligned with the Law on Patient Rights, stating that a 15-year-old capable of reasoning can consent.
  • The definition of a child in the Family Law for its purposes does not affect criminal responsibility ages defined in the Criminal Code.
  • Underage marriages are considered a negative social phenomenon and a form of child abuse, not customary law.
  • Article 70 of the draft law has been amended to include universal values such as peace, dignity, tolerance, freedom, equality, and solidarity, strengthening the family's role in a child's upbringing.
  • The Ministry calls for a responsible and open dialogue on the proposed changes, urging against the spread of arbitrary conclusions and misinformation.

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