LGBT rights in Monaco
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Monaco may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female types of same-sex sexual activity are legal in Monaco. However, same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.[1] Monaco is the least developed among Western European countries in terms of LGBT equality.[2][3]
LGBT rights in Monaco | |
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Status | Legal since 1793 (as part of France)[1] |
Military | No armed forces, but there is a National Guard, also France responsible for defence |
Discrimination protections | Hate speech and incitement to hatred banned |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | Cohabitation agreements since June 2020 |
Adoption | No |
In 2019, ILGA-Europe ranked Monaco 45th out of 49 European countries in relation to LGBT rights legislation, noting that the country possesses no laws protecting LGBT people from discrimination in employment or other areas, does not recognize same-sex marriage and does not permit transgender people to alter their legal gender.[2][4] Despite this absence of legislation, Monegasque society tends to be tolerant of homosexuality and same-sex relationships.[5] Hate speech and incitement to hatred based on sexual orientation are banned.[6]