LGBT rights in Palau
| LGBT rights in Palau | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Military service | Has no military |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Palau since 23 July 2014, when the current penal code took effect.[1][2] Previously, male same-sex sexual activity was illegal and punishable by up to ten years in prison; however, female same-sex activity was legal.[3] In October 2011, the island's government promised the full decriminalisation.[4][5]
Palau’s constitution defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Palau constitutionalized the same-sex marriage ban in 2008. The ban was among the 22 amendments passed during the November 4, 2008 referendum.[6][7]
Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend.[8]
Summary table
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  Since 2014 |
| Equal age of consent | Since 2014 |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only |  |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (Incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) | |
| Same-sex marriage | (Constitutional ban since 2008) |
| Recognition of same-sex couples | |
| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military | Has no military |
| Right to change legal gender | |
| Access to IVF for lesbians | |
| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples | |
| MSMs allowed to donate blood | |
References
- ↑ "GayNZ.com Palau decriminalises sex between men". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ New Penal Code takes effect
- ↑ State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults
- ↑ "Decriminalizing homosexuality step to genuine legal equality". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Palau". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "C2D - Centre for research on direct democracy". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal » Blog Archive » The Rights and Liberties of the Palau Constitution by Kevin Bennardo". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Palau travel advice - GOV.UK". Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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