Chris Dietz
Lecturer at the Centre for Law & Social Justice at the University of Leeds and author of Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender, offering socio-legal research on gender recognition, law and medicine.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 13min
Chris Dietz, "Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender" (Routledge, 2022)
In this discussion, Dr. Chris Dietz, a Lecturer at the University of Leeds, delves into his book on the complexities of legal gender recognition. He contrasts Denmark's self-declaration model with the UK's gender laws and critiques how legislation can both facilitate and restrict rights. Dietz explores the interplay between law and medicine, revealing how institutional power affects access to healthcare. He also highlights the importance of understanding vulnerabilities in these systems, urging a broader perspective on legal reforms beyond mere rights.
Aug 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
Chris Dietz, "Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender" (Routledge, 2022)
Chris Dietz, a lecturer at the Centre for Law & Social Justice, discusses the complexities of self-declaration in legal gender recognition. They explore Denmark's progressive gender recognition law, the challenges faced by transgender individuals, and the impact of jurisdiction on legal recognition. The podcast also touches on the discriminatory nature of healthcare access, the importance of visibility in trans rights, and the significance of political nuance in relation to human rights.
