LGBT rights in Akrotiri and Dhekelia

LGBT rights in Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Location of  LGBT rights in Akrotiri and Dhekelia  (red)

in Europe  (grey)   [Legend]

Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since 2000[1] age of consent equalized in 2003
Military service Legal since 2000[1]
Discrimination protections Yes
Family rights
Recognition of
relationships
Yes
Adoption -

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Akrotiri and Dhekelia face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.

Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activities was legalised in Akrotiri and Dhekelia in 2000. In 2003, the age of consent was equalised for same-sex sexual activities.[1]

Same-sex relationship recognition

Akrotiri and Dhekelia have both same-sex marriage and civil partnerships available under Order in Council of the UK since 3 June 2014 and 7 December 2005, respectively.[2][3] A male same-sex couple were married in Dhekelia on 9 October 2016.[4][5][6]

Discrimination protections

The territory prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment since 1 March 2013.[7] Since 1 February 2016, the local Criminal Code criminalises incitement to violence on the ground of sexual orientation.[8]

Summary table

Yes/No
Same-sex sexual activity legal
(Since 2000)
Equal age of consent
(Since 2003)
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only
(Since 2013)
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
(Since 2016)
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)
(Since 2016)
Same-sex marriage (Since 2014)
Recognition of same-sex couples (Since 2005)
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples
Joint adoption by same-sex couples
Access to IVF for lesbians and automatic parenthood for both spouses after birth
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military
(Since 2000)
Right to change legal gender
Homosexuality declassified as an illness
Transsexuality declassified as an illness
MSMs allowed to donate blood

References

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