LGBT rights in Malta
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Malta is considered to be a very social conservative country, due in part to the nation's strong affliation with the Roman Catholic Church. Officially, 97% of its population is Roman Catholic, although recent surveys on Church attendance have seen a drastic drop in figures in recent years.
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[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law
Since 2004, Malta has a ban on anti-gay discrimination in employment, in line with European Union requirements.[1]
[edit] Age of consent
The age of consent is equal at 18 for all.[citation needed]
[edit] Recognition of same sex couples
No recognition with respect to gay marriage or civil unions is currently legal.
A European Union member poll showed Malta at 18% support for gay marriage [1]. In 2007 a judge in Malta has ordered government officials to issue the appropriate documentation to permit a transsexual woman to get married. The court's ruling is the first of its kind in the country, which joined the EU in 2004.[2].
[edit] Gay life in the country
There are quite a few gay clubs, including 'Tom's Bar', situated in Floriana, which is the oldest gay club in Malta. Another gay club is 'klozet' in Paceville.
[edit] Malta Gay Rights Movement
The Malta Gay Rights Movement (MGRM), founded in 2001, is a socio-political non-governmental organisation which has as its central focus the challenges and rights of the Maltese lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Malta's gay group ask for equal rights, Pink News, 21 February 2008
[edit] External links
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