Gay rights in Switzerland

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In December 1990, the House of Representatives voted in favor of reforming the law on sexual offences (art. 191 et seq. of the Penal Code). In a national referendum on May 17 1992, 73% of the voters accepted the reform of Swiss Federal legislation on sexual offences, including the elimination of all discrimination against homosexuality from the Penal Code

Homosexuality in the army is no longer illegal, thus a homosexual act between two consenting members of the army can no longer be prosecuted. (Note that every male Swiss between the age of 20 and 50 is a member of the Swiss army. There are very few professional members of the army.)

[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law

Laws against discrimination on sexual orientation are in effect.

[edit] Recognition of same sex couples

Registered partnership has been recognised since 1 January 2007.

[edit] Gay life in the country

Switzerland is generally well tolerating of gays. Good gay scenes exist in Geneva, Zürich, Basel and Lausanne.