TY - JOUR
TI - Transcription of the Birth Certificate of a Child of the Same-sex Couple
AU - Hajduk, Gabriela
TI - Transcription of the Birth Certificate of a Child of the Same-sex Couple
AB - 
	The aim of the article is to present a broad understanding of the problem of transcription of the birth certificate of a same-sex couple’s child. Reflecting on this topic, it should be emphasized that the most important thing for a debate on this issue is the best interests of the child, closely related to human rights. The article shows that the best interests of the child should take precedence over ideological issues. The study shows that due to the lack of transcription, the child is treated by public authorities as a “category B” citizen, and the practical aspect of having a Polish birth certificate is extremely important in everyday life. The main axis of the study is based on the arguments of opponents and supporters of the above-mentioned transcription, with a particular understanding of the constitutional and legal notion of family. The conducted analysis of the jurisprudence shows a different approach to the admissibility of transcribing the birth certificate of a child of a non-heteronormative couple. The article also shows the proper position of the Ombudsman in overseeing the observance of basic human rights.
VL - 2021
IS - 2021 (7)
PY - 2021
SN - 2449-7797
C1 - 2449-7800
SP - 7
EP - 24
DO - 10.4467/24497800RAP.21.001.14817
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/rocznik-administracji-publicznej/article/transkrypcja-aktu-urodzenia-dziecka-pary-jednoplciowej
KW - birth certificate transcription
KW - same-sex couples
KW - LGBT+
KW - constitutional concept of family
KW - Ombudsman