1 Amendments of Sonia ALFANO related to 2009/0164(COD)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d – subparagraph 2
Depending on the circumstances in the country of origin, a particular social group mightshall include a group based on a common characteristic of sexual orientation. Sexual orientation cannot be understood to include acts considered to be criminal in accordance with national law of the Member States. Gender related aspects shouldGender related aspects, including gender identity, shall be given due consideration for the purposes of determining membership of a particular social group or identifying a characteristic of such a group.