LGBT rights in Northern Cyprus

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LGBT rights in Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since 2009
Recognition of
relationships
No recognition of same-sex couples
Adoption No joint adoption by same-sex couples
Military service Banned from military service
Discrimination protections N/A

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) decriminalised male homosexual acts in 2008, the last part of Europe to do so. The law took effect on 1 January, 2009.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. Northern Cyprus decriminalises homosexuality. Pink news. Retrieved on 29 January 2006.
  2. N. Cyprus To Abolish Sodomy Law. 365gay.com. Retrieved on 29 January 2006.

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