Gay rights in Denmark

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Gay rights in Denmark have come very far, and the society is generally very tolerant of homosexuality. Generally, Enhedslisten, Socialist People's Party, the Social Democrats, and the Danish Social Liberal Party support gay rights with the right-wing more sceptical. The civil union law was, however, enacted during a conservative-led government periode, but only with the support from one of the government parties Danish Social Liberal Party.

Contents 1 Laws on homosexuality 1.1 Protection based on sexual orientation in law 1.2 Rights of same-sex couples 2 Gay life in the country

[edit] Laws on homosexuality

Homosexuality was legalised in 1933. The age of consent is today equal with that for heterosexuals, 15 years. There is no law against homosexuals. Homosexuals are not banned from military service.

[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law

Danish law bans so-called "hate crimes" which includes crimes against people because of their sexuality.

[edit] Rights of same-sex couples

Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex partnerships, in 1989. The Danish parliament, Folketinget, has since then discussed same-sex marriage, artificial insemination of lesbians, and couples' rights to adopt several times. Homosexuals can adopt their partner's biological children. On June 2, 2006, a majority in Folketinget voted for abolishing a law that since 1997 had banned lesbians from insemination.

[edit] Gay life in the country

Denmark is generally very tolerant of gays. There exists a good gay scene, with several gay clubs. Recently, some gay clubs have considered changing to member-based admittance due to the influx of straight people. According to Pan Club, there are nights where there are more straight guests than gay guests. [1]