| LGBT rights in Denmark | |
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Location of Denmark (dark green)
– in Europe (light green & dark grey) |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 1933, age of consent equalized in 1977 |
| Gender identity/expression | - |
| Recognition of relationships |
Registered partnerships since 1989 Same-sex marriage not recognised |
| Adoption | Full adoption rights since 2010 |
| Military service | Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly |
| Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation protections (see below) |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Denmark are generally extensive, and Danish society is very tolerant of homosexuality.
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Same-sex sexual activity was legalised in 1933 and since 1977, the age of consent is equal at 15, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender.
Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex unions, in 1989. The Danish parliament, Folketinget, has since discussed same-sex marriage, artificial insemination of lesbians, and couples' rights to adopt.
A December 2006 European Union member poll showed Danish support for same-sex marriage at 69%.[1] Angus Reid Global Monitor conducted the poll for issues regarding European Union integration. With the attitudes in Europe regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage; Denmark proved to be high on the list of possible nations that would grant marriage to Gay and Lesbian citizens, in third place behind The Netherlands (82%), and Sweden (71%).
The Danish government plan to introduce same-sex marriage in 2012. Couples will be allowed to marry on Church of Denmark premises.[2]
Since 1999, same-sex couples can adopt their partner's biological children (stepchild adoption) and, in March 2009, the Danish Parliament decided to work on legislation allowing same-sex couples to jointly apply for adoption.[3] The formal decision passed in Danish parliament on 3 May 2010.[4] On 2 June 2006, a majority in Folketinget voted for abolishing a law that since 1997 had banned lesbians from insemination.
Homosexuals are not banned from military service.
Danish law includes protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Danish law includes hate crimes legislation, which adds extra penalties for crimes committed against people because of their sexuality.
| Introduction | Date | Year |
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| Homosexuality legal | 1933 | |
| Gays allowed to serve in the military | ||
| Equal age of consent | 1977 | |
| Homosexuality declassified as an illness | 1981[5] | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all areas, (incl. hate speech) | ||
| Recognition of same-sex couples as de facto couples | ||
| Recognition of same-sex couples as registered partnerships | 1989 | |
| Step adoption by same-sex couples | 1999 | |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | 2010 | |
| Access to IVF for lesbians | 2006 | |
| Same-sex marriages (based on civil marriages) | Under consideration[6] | |
| MSMs allowed to donate blood |
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