Mexico’s New LGBTQ+ Victim Protection Protocol

Mexico City — The Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGR) has established a new protocol mandating that its personnel avoid interrogating victims with unnecessary questions about their private life, surgeries, sexual practices, or identity. The directive also stipulates that officials must not insist on using medical or legal terms to refer to a person’s identity if the individual has already indicated how they wish to be addressed.

The protocol is designed to eradicate the re-victimization of the LGBTQ+ community during criminal investigations and legal proceedings. It represents a formal effort to ensure that the agency’s interactions with LGBTQ+ individuals are conducted with respect and without prejudice.

By prohibiting intrusive lines of questioning and requiring the use of an individual’s self-identified name and pronouns, the FGR aims to create a more trustworthy and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ victims who engage with the justice system.