LGBT rights in Tokelau

LGBT rights in Tokelau

Tokelau
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since 2007[1]
Gender identity/expression –
Recognition of
relationships		 No
Adoption No
Discrimination protections No

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Tokelau may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Tokelau, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.[1]

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Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Tokelau since 2007.[1]

Recognition of same-sex unions

Same-sex unions are not recognized (even if they are in New Zealand).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults
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