LGBT rights in the Pitcairn Islands
| LGBT rights in Pitcairn Islands | |
|---|---|
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 2001 |
| Military service | Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly (UK responsibility) |
| Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation only since 2010 |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | Same-sex marriage since 2015 |
| Adoption | Legal since 2015 |
Sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in the British overseas territory of the Pitcairn Islands since 2001.[1] The territory's constitution, enacted in 2010, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.[2]
Recognition of unions
Same-sex marriage became legal in the Pitcairn Islands on 14 May 2015, on the principle, even though no LGBT couple is known.[3][4]
In the military
LGBT individuals may legally serve in the UK military, as the defence is the responsibility of the United Kingdom.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "2015 State-Sponsored Homophobia report" (PDF). International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ↑ "The Pitcairn Constitution Order 2010" (PDF). Government of the Pitcairn Islands. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ↑ "Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnerships Ordinance 2015" (PDF). Government of the Pitcairn Islands. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ "Pitcairn Island, population 48, passes law to allow same-sex marriage". The Guardian. Associated Press. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ "LGBT Rights in Pitcairn Islands". Equaldex. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
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