Progress in legal reform Guanajuato After its approval, a new chapter in human rights protection was written. judicial committee Regarding the creation of opinions favorable to initiatives related to equal marriage and the punishment of those called ecosig (Efforts to correct sexual orientation and gender identity).
The decision, which was supported by a majority of the committee’s members, reflects the debate and the differing positions among MPs on the expansion of rights and protection of people’s dignity.
During the session, the deputy Ruth Noemi Tiscareño Agoitia He stressed the importance of the Equal Marriage Judgment, which guarantees legal certainty and recognizes the right to marriage for all. get marriedRegardless of gender or sexual orientation. Tiscareño Agoitia expressed support for the positive implications of the opinion, but called for incorporating the technical and legal views presented by the consulted authorities.
Furthermore, it was considered essential to remove from the final text any provisions that restrict the free development of the personality, reintroduce the restrictive concept of the family, or that are inconsistent with the standards of international and national instruments regarding the legal capacity of children. people with disabilities.
Members emphasized that parliamentary work requires: create clear lawsprovides tools for both citizens and authorities and contributes to a workable and reliable legal framework for all.
In this context, the deputy Susana Bermudez Cano provided data about Global situation regarding marriage equalityNote that by November 2025, it will be around 39. countries have legalized same-sex marriageOn the other hand, approximately 80 percent of countries recognized by the United Nations maintain the traditional definition of marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Bermúdez Cano recalled that in Mexico, from October 26, 2022, equal marriage will be legal in 32 states of the Republic, and any restrictions on the exercise of this right will be lifted.
In voting on the marriage equality ruling, MPs Karol Jared González Marquez Susana Bermudez Cano voiced her opposition, while Maria Eugenia García Oliveros, Ruth Noemi Tiscareño Agoitia and her deputy voiced their opposition. Rolando Fortino Alcantar Rojas They voted yes. Mr. García Oliveros also suggested preparing opinions in a positive sense.
The session also featured three initiatives: Amendments to state criminal lawfor the purpose of establishing a sanctions mechanism against ECOSIG, or conversion therapy.
Ruth Noemi Tiscareño Agoitia defended the need to authorize so-called “conversion therapy” and described these efforts as a step forward in the protection of people. human dignitySexual Freedom and People’s Identity.
He requested the inclusion of technical and legal opinions of the Advisory Authority, in particular regarding the severity of the type of crime, proportionality of punishment and the principle of final proportion.
Tiscareño Agoitia argued that to ensure effective, fair and respectful application of human rights, legal texts must precisely define sanctionable conduct, avoid ambiguity and provide certainty to the operators of penal systems.
He stressed that the approval of the sentence with appropriate conditions represents progress in Guanajuato in guaranteeing human rights and strengthening criminal justice that respects diversity and individual freedom.
The opinion on ECOSIG was put to a vote and received 4 votes in favor and 1 vote against. Congressman Carol Jared Gonzalez Marquez, who voted in favor, referred to the opinion of his colleague Bermudez Cano and asked that it be reflected in the written opinion. González Marquez argued: No one should be subjected to abuse, torture, or practices that violate their integrity. That everyone has the right to respect and support, without tolerance of violence or the imposition of personal freedoms. “Respect for human dignity must be maintained at all times, without distinction,” he said.
Gonzalez Marquez also acknowledged the organization’s progress in recognizing equal marriage rights, stressing that: Resident registration Already, all couples were allowed to marry without distinction, and this was considered cause for celebration. “Everyone has the right to be happy”.
Finally, he reiterated that his position is based on absolute respect for all people and on the belief that the law must be carefully, clearly and deliberately constructed. without ideological biasreaffirms our respect for people who think differently and our commitment to the full enjoyment of dignity, freedom and rights for all people.
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