| ADPF 787 | |
|---|---|
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| Court | Supreme Federal Court |
| Full case name | Arguição de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental 787 (Workers' Party (PT) v. Minister of Health of Brazil) |
| Started | 28 June 2021 |
| Decided | 28 June 2024 |
| Court membership | |
| Judges sitting | President
Justices |
| Case opinions | |
| Decision by | Mendes |
| Concurrence | Barroso, Fachin, Fux, Lewandowski, Lúcia, Marques, Mendonça, de Moraes, Toffoli, Weber |
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ADPF 787 was a case of the Supreme Court of Brazil concerning ease of access of transgender people to public healthcare in Brazil, provided by the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).[1] The case's rapporteur, minister Gilmar Mendes, cast the initial vote asserting the right of any person, regardless of gender, to access healthcare they require, and the Court unanimously agreed.[2]
Specifically, the case concerned ease of access of transgender people to traditionally gendered care, such as gynecology and urology. Computer systems in place would sometimes prevent requests for appointments by people with the "incorrect" gender, which disproportionally affected transgender people.[2] The Court unanimously ruled that such systems must be altered and improved to prevent further exclusions.[2]
- ^ "PT pede acesso de pessoas trans às especialidades médicas condizentes com suas necessidades biológicas" [Workers' Party requests access for trans people to medical specialties matching their biological needs]. Supreme Federal Court (in Brazilian Portuguese). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Vivas, Fernanda (29 June 2024). "STF manda governo garantir direitos de pessoas trans no SUS" [Supreme Court demands government guarantee rights of trans people on SUS]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 29 June 2024.