The Homosexual(ity) of law

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Legal since [] []. Bans some anti-gay discrimination [45] [90]. Male illegal since as part of South-West Africa [46] Female always legal [45] [] []. Limited recognition of unregistered partnerships since ; same-sex marriage since Anti-discrimination laws are interpreted to include gender identity; legal gender may be changed after surgical or medical treatment. Male illegal since the s Female always legal [45] [46]. Domestic partnerships since [].

Legal since []. Bans all anti-gay discrimination []. Domestic partnerships in Nova Scotia ; [] Civil unions in Quebec ; [] Adult interdependent relationships in Alberta ; [] Common-law relationships in Manitoba []. Legal in some provinces and territories since , nationwide since [].

Pathologization or attempted treatment of sexual orientation by mental health professionals illegal in Manitoba, Ontario and Vancouver. Transgender people can change their gender and name without completion of medical intervention and human rights protections explicitly include gender identity or expression within all of Canada since [] [] [] [].

Greenland constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark. Registered partnerships since []. Stepchild adoption since ; [] joint adoption since []. Since Denmark responsible for defense. All states are obliged to honour same-sex marriages performed in states where it is legal. Saint Pierre and Miquelon Overseas collectivity of France.

Civil solidarity pact since []. Under French law []. Legal in some states since , nationwide since [45]. Domestic partnerships in California , [] the District of Columbia , [] Maine , [] Oregon , [] Maryland , [] and Nevada ; [] Civil unions in New Jersey , [] Illinois , [] Hawaii , [] and Colorado [].

Legal in some states since , nationwide since []. Pathologization or attempted treatment of sexual orientation with minors by mental health professionals illegal in some states. Included in the federal hate crime law since Bans all anti-gay discrimination [] [] []. Unregistered cohabitation since [] []. Bans all anti-gay discrimination [45]. Transgender persons can change their legal gender without surgeries or judicial permission since [].

Constitutional ban pending; [84] court decision pending. Constitutional ban since ; [] [] court decision pending. Bans some anti-gay discrimination [] []. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name after completion of medical intervention since [] []. Anguilla Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. Aruba Constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The Netherlands responsible for defence. Life imprisonment Not enforced.

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Court decision pending []. Constitutional ban since ; legalization pending. Transgender people allowed to change gender after sex change operations []. Constitutional ban since []. Female always legal [45].

Guadeloupe Overseas department of France. Legal since as Saint-Domingue [45]. Martinique Overseas department of France. Montserrat Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.

Puerto Rico Commonwealth of the United States. United States responsible for defense [] []. Gender change legal since ; does not require surgery. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Martin Overseas collectivity of France. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Sint Maarten Constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name without surgeries or judicial permission since []. Constitutional ban on free unions since ; [] Family life agreement pending []. LGBT individuals may adopt, but not same-sex couples [].

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Since [] [] []. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name without surgeries or judicial permission since [] [] [] []. Legal in some states since , nationwide since [] []. Transgender people can change their legal gender and name before a notary without the need of surgeries or judicial order since [] [] []. Civil union agreement since []. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name after completion of medical intervention and a judicial permission since De facto marital union since []. Since , transgender persons can change their legal gender and name manifesting their solemn will before a notar, no surgeries or judicial order required [].

De facto unions since [] []. Constitutional ban since ; court decision pending []. Bans all anti-gay discrimination [] Pathologization or attempted treatment of sexual orientation by mental health professionals illegal since Since , transgender persons are allowed to change their birth name and gender identity instead of the sex assigned at birth on legal documents; no surgeries or judicial order required [] [] [].

Civil partnerships since []. French Guiana Overseas department of France. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name without the need for the completion of medical intervention and a judicial permission since [] []. Bans some anti-gay discrimination []. Court decision pending [] []. Concubinage union since []. Transgender persons can change their legal gender and name since [].

Same-sex sexual activity Recognition of same-sex unions Same-sex marriage Adoption by same-sex couples LGB people allowed to serve openly in military? Long imprisonment or death penalty No known cases of death sentences have been handed out for same-sex sexual activity after the end of Taliban rule. Requires sex reassignment surgery [] []. Civil partnerships since Civil unions since Constitutional ban passed but yet to take effect.

Requires sterilization and sex reassignment surgery for change []. Requires sex reassignment surgry, sterilization, hormone therapy and medical examinations []. Northern Cyprus Disputed territory. Legal since [] [] [45]. Bans all anti-gay discrimination [] []. Male legal since Female always legal [] [45] Illegal in practice in Chechnya , where homosexuals are abducted and sent to concentration camps based on their perceived sexual orientation.

See Gay concentration camps in Chechnya for more information. Constitutional ban proposed []. South Ossetia Disputed territory. Requires sterilisation and sex reassignment surgery for change []. Death penalty offense after fourth conviction. Legal gender recognition legal if accompanied by a medical intervention []. Unregistered cohabitation since However, foreign same-sex marriages are recognized by the government and recorded in the population registry of the Ministry of the Interior.

The country is de-facto preventing adoption by same-sex couples. Bans some anti-gay discrimination; [] [] Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty applies to homosexuals and bisexuals. Full recognition of gender's ID without a surgery or medical intervention; [] equal employment opportunity law bars discrimination based on gender identity; [] [] Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty applies to transgender individuals.

Allowed since []. Fines or up to 6-year prison sentence. Female always legal [45] []. Illegal under Article of the Penal Code. Some judges have ruled not to prosecute individuals based on the law, however, this has not been settled by the Supreme Court and thus homosexuality is still illegal.

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Legal gender change allowed, but sex reassignment surgery required []. Fines and prison sentence up to 3 years Only enforced when dealing with "public scandal". Legal since As part of Jordan [45] Gaza: All the main anti-gay laws have been abolished. We are now one of the best countries in the world for gay equality. Men who were convicted under the old laws that made being gay illegal can apply to have these taken off their record. Peter says that attitudes towards gay people have changed too.

We still have too much homophobic hate crime, many kids are still bullied and a lot of schools don't have an anti-bullying programme that specifically addresses anti-gay issues. Today it is illegal to discriminate against somebody because they are gay, although many gay people face discrimination in their daily lives. Last updated at History of gay rights in the UK.

Performers at Manchester's Pride festival in danced their way down one of the city's main streets. What was life like for gay people? In this photo, people in France are protesting against gay marriage in France the banner says 'No marriage' in French. This man, John Wolfenden, led the group which made recommendations to the government about how the law should be changed.

What has happened since? The rainbow flag is a symbol of gay pride. What is the situation now? Thousands of gay and bisexual men pardoned for 'crimes' 31 January 31 January What is homophobic bullying? Same-sex marriage now legal in England and Wales 29 March 29 March Her background includes education, training, and experience in animal nutrition, anatomy, physics, physiology, biology, botany, psychology and behavior, Reiki, toxin-free environmental living, herbology, massage, visualization, psychic development, prayer, energy balancing, color therapy, flower remedies, homeopathy, and aromatherapy.

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As a woman in this position she rose to the top of her area of expertise. In pursuit of excellence she earned the respect of the construction crews who installed her designs, clients and company consultants. More information about Leslie is available by visiting her Web site: It looks at how legal discourse is constructed to place homosexuality Psychology Press Bolero Ozon.

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