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German activist transferred to men's prison after gender change sparks controversy

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A German far-right activist, who was legally sentenced as a man, has been transferred to a men's prison shortly after changing their gender. The activist, identified as Liebich, was initially placed in a women's facility in Chemnitz before the transfer on the same day. This situation has sparked controversy regarding prison assignments in Germany following the implementation of the Self-Determination Act. AI

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German activist transferred to men's prison after gender change sparks controversy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change

    German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who legally changed gender to a woman in 2024, was taken to a men’s prison after being extradited to Germany from the Czech Republic, officials said on Thursday. Liebich arrived in Germany on Wednesday and was initially taken to a ‌…

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