LGBT rights in Azmara

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Azmara In The World.png
Location of  Azmara  (dark green)

in Euclean Community  (light green)  –  [Legend]

StatusLegal since 1855,
age of consent equalised in 1974
Gender identityRight to change legal gender since 1989; self-identification since 2017
MilitaryLGBT people allowed to serve openly in the military
Discrimination protectionsSexual orientation and gender identity/expression protections
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsSame-sex marriage since 2004
AdoptionFull adoption rights since 2004

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in the Commonwealth of Azmara are considered some of the most progressive in the world. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1855 in the new republican legal code, yet laws against public indecency were often used to persecute LGBT individuals before 1974 when the age of consent was equalised. Since 1989, transgender individuals have been allowed to change their legal gender, with requirements for surgery being removed in 2009 and gender self-identification being introduced in 2017.

In 1992 the third government of Aarne Leifssun passed a law granting cohabitation rights to same-sex couples living together, yet this would be superseded in 2004 as Niina's Law was signed by President Liis Helmutsdohter, granting full marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. Since 1995, discrimination in employment and the provision of goods and services on the grounds of sexual orientation has been prohibited, with this being extended to gender identity and expression in 2009.

Polling has shown consistent support for LGBT rights in Azmara in the 21st century, with 85% of respondents responding in support of same-sex marriage in a 2017 JuGov poll. Aalmsted, especially the boroughs of Eleinasburg and Lilijenburg, has gained a reputation as being an LGBT-friendly city in recent years.

Laws regarding same-sex sexual activity

Recognition of same-sex relationships

Cohabitation rights

Same-sex marriage

Adoption and family planning

Military service

Transgender rights

Discrimination protections

Blood donation

Public opinion

Living conditions

Summary table

Yes/No Notes
Same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity legal No Since 1855
Equal age of consent (16) Yes Since 1974
Discrimination laws
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only Yes Since 1995 (sexual orientation)
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services Yes Since 1995 (sexual orientation)
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) Yes Since 1995 for sexual orientation and since 2009 for gender identity
Anti-discrimination laws concerning gender identity Yes Since 2009
Hate crime law includes sexual orientation and gender identity Yes Since 1995 for sexual orientation and since 2009 for gender identity
Same-sex unions
Same-sex marriages Yes Since 2004
Recognition of same-sex couples Yes Since 1992
Adoption and children
Stepchild adoption by same-sex couples Yes Since 2000
Joint adoption by same-sex couples Yes Since 2004
Access to IVF for lesbians and automatic parenthood for both spouses after birth Yes Since 2004
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples No Illegal for heterosexual couples as well
Military service
LGBT people allowed to serve openly in the military Yes Since 1974
Transgender rights
Right to change legal gender Yes Since 1989, no surgery required since 2009
Transgender identity declassified as an illness Yes Since 1989
Ability to change legal gender without a psychiatric or psychological evaluation Yes Since 2017
Ability to change legal gender without court approval Yes Since 2017
Ability to change legal gender for minors Yes / No Parental consent required
Third legal gender Yes Since 2022
Other
LGBT sex education and relationships taught in schools Yes Sex and relationships education compulsory in schools
Conversion therapy banned on minors Yes Since 2018
Homosexuality declassified as an illness Yes Since 1974
MSMs allowed to donate blood Yes / No If in a stable monogamous relationship