Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Critics are warning the change would make life more difficult for LGBT people.
Read the full article on BBC World
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, with multiple sources confirming the passage of the law. However, the article exhibits moderate bias by highlighting criticism without providing equal weight to the proponents' arguments. The language used, such as referencing 'critics warning', also contributes to the bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Slovakia passed a law to recognise only two sexes.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that amendments to the Constitution of Slovakia recognize only two sexes (male and female).
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that the Slovak Republic recognizes only the sex of man and woman.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the recognition of only two genders (male and female).
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Slovakia's parliament passed an amendment to the constitution that recognizes only two sexes.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the changes define gender as male and female.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Slovakia passed a law to restrict adoption.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the amendment limits adoption to only married heterosexual couples.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the amendment limits adoption to only married couples.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the changes restrict adoption rights.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Critics are warning the change would make life more difficult for LGBT people.
- Verification Source #1: Implies this by stating the amendments would crush the rights of LGBTIQ people and be a backward step for gender equality.
- Verification Source #3: Implies this by stating the amendments are a step towards erosion of human rights.
- Assessment: Supported by sources, though the BBC article directly quotes 'critics warning' which is not explicitly stated in the provided sources, but is implied.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 4: "Slovakia's parliament on Friday passed an amendment to the constitution that recognizes only two sexes, along with other measures"
- Source 5: "Backed by PM Robert Fico's government, the changes enshrine traditional values, define gender as male and female, restrict adoption rights"