LGBT rights in Luxembourg
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 1794, age of consent equalized in 1992 |
| Gender identity/expression | - |
| Military service | Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly |
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| Recognition of relationships |
Partenariats légal (legal partnerships) since 2004 |
| Adoption | No joint adoption by same-sex couples |
Luxembourg is generally tolerant of homosexuality, and it is largely respected and accepted. A small gay scene exists within the country. However, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Luxembourg may face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Civil unions, which grant many of the benefits of marriage, are recognized.
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[edit] Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1794, with the age of consent equalized at 16 years for both homosexual and heterosexual acts in 1992 by Article 372 of the Criminal Code.[1]
[edit] Gender identity/expression
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[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships
As of January 2010 only civil unions are allowed in Luxembourg, where they are called Partenariat légal (French: legal partnership) and are based on the French PACS model. The Partnership Act which permitted these unions was enacted on 9 July 2004.[2] On 20 July 2009, the Government of Luxembourg announced its intention to legalise same-sex marriage. The Minister of Justice, François Biltgen, announced that a same-sex marriage bill would be debated in early 2010. On 9 July 2010, the government accepted the bill.[3][4][5][6] On 10 August, the bill was submitted to the parliament.[7]
[edit] Adoption and family planning
As of 2010 same-sex partners cannot jointly adopt a child. Neither is it possible for same-sex partners to adopt each others' biological children. It has not been stated whether the planned same sex marriage bill will allow for this to happen.
[edit] Discrimination protections
There are anti-discrimination laws on the basis of sexual orientation, but only in employment and the provision of goods and services. Hate crime legislation does not refer to sexual orientation or gender identity, and sexual orientation or gender identity are not recognised as aggravating factors for hate crime. Luxembourg nationals are allowed to serve in the armed forces regardless of sexual orientation.
[edit] LGBT rights movement in Luxembourg
The umbrella organisation dealing with homosexual and bisexual issues is Rosa Lëtzebuerg (Luxembourgish: Pink Luxembourg). This charity was founded on 26 June 1996 and had 220 members by 2004.[8] Its aims are to promote the civil rights of homosexuals and bisexuals and to fight against discrimination against them, to work in terms of social, cultural and legal matters for full equality of homosexuals and bisexuals, and to organise social and cultural activities that are in favour of homosexuals and bisexuals.[9]
[edit] Public opinion
A Eurobarometer survey published on December 2006 showed that 58% of Luxembourgians surveyed support same-sex marriage and 39% recognise same-sex couple's right to adopt (EU-wide average 44% and 33%).[10]
[edit] See also
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- ^ ILGA - Luxemboug
- ^ Loi du 9 juillet 2004 relative aux effets légaux de certains partenariats
- ^ (French) Conseil de gouvernement Résumé des travaux du 9 juillet 2010
- ^ (French) Ouverture du mariage aux couples de même sexe et réforme de l'adoption
- ^ (French) Les gays pourront bientôt se marier et adopter
- ^ Is gay marriage on the way for Luxembourg?
- ^ (French) Rôle des affaires
- ^ Rosa Lëtzebuerg a.s.b.l.
- ^ (French) Présentation de l'association
- ^ Eight EU Countries Back Same-Sex Marriage
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