LGBT rights in Peru
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.svg) Peru |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 1924[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | - |
| Military service | Gays allowed to serve openly since 2009 |
| Family rights | |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Peru may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity among consenting adults are legal.[2] An exception was previously made for all military and police personnel, who could be punished with between 60 days to 20 years imprisonment or discharge from the forces.[2] However, in December 2009, the Supreme Court of Peru ruled that homosexual orientation or engaging in homosexual sex cannot be an impediment to membership of the police forces and the military.[3]
Homosexuality can also be used as grounds for separation or divorce. Laws meant to protect "public morals" are often used against lesbians and gays.[2] Society's attitude towards homosexuals is generally hostile and is heavily influenced by the Catholic Church. In the 1980s the founding of the organisation Movimiento Homosexual de Lima (MHOL) managed to bring about at least a slight change in the way the media treated homosexuality. Known LGBT persons may face persecution by the public. During the first Lima pride parade in 2002, most demonstrators wore masks to avoid persecution by the public.
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[edit] Recognition of same-sex unions
On 26 July 2010, Deputy José Vargas of the ruling party Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana announced that he would introduce a bill legalizing civil unions[4][5] but in early 2011 the bill died in the Justice Comitee because some of it members believed it would be necessary to change the constitution in order to approve the law.[6]
Months prior to the 2011 Peruvian general election, two of the main candidats for president, Keiko Fujimori and Alejandro Toledo, showed their support to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples[7][8] but neither of them won. The winner of the election, Ollanta Humala, has stated that he opposes legal recognition for same-sex couples.[9]
[edit] Opinion polls
In August 2010, a poll revealed 21.3% of Peruvians approved same-sex marriage, with higher percentage amongst people from Lima and younger people.[10]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Ottosson, Daniel (May 2009). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults". International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). p. Page 48. http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2009.pdf. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ a b c [1] Retrieved on 23 August 2007.
- ^ Author Carlos A. Quiroz (2009-12-10). "Peru's Constitutional Court ordered Police School to accept expelled Gay Student". Peruanista.blogspot.com. http://peruanista.blogspot.com/2009/12/perus-constitutional-tribunal-ordered.html. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- ^ (Spanish) Vargas afirma que uniones de hecho entre parejas del mismo sexo son "un derecho humano"
- ^ (Spanish) Legislador peruano anuncia proyecto para legalizar uniones homosexuales
- ^ (Spanish) Comisión de Justicia discutió la unión civil entre homosexuales
- ^ (Spanish) Toledo hizo polémicas declaraciones sobre consumo de drogas y aborto
- ^ (Spanish) Keiko difiere con Kenji sobre adopción de niños por parejas homosexuales
- ^ (Spanish) Perú: aspirante izquierdista Ollanta Humala se suma a rechazo de iglesia a bodas gay
- ^ (Spanish) ESTUDIO DE OPINIÓN PÚBLICA A NIVEL PERÚ URBANO - Informe de resultados - (5 al 9 de agosto de 2010)
[edit] External links
- Movimiento Homosexual de Lima (MHOL) - Gay and lesbian group established in 1982
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