Compare LGBT Rights in United Kingdom & United States

Equality Index ?
72 / 100
73 / 100
Legal Index ?
80 / 100
87 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
63 / 100
60 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 2000
Legal
Since 2003
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2020
Legal
Since 2015
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorship
Since 2003
Varies by Region
Since 2021
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2005
Ambiguous
Since 2022
Gender-affirming careLegal, but banned for minors
Since 2024
Varies by Region
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
Since 2004
Recognized
Since 2022
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contexts
Since 2010
Varies by Region
Since 2015
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2010
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2020
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2010
Varies by Region
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2002
Legal
Since 2017
Intersex infant surgeryParental approval required
Since 1989
Varies by Region
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2000
Legal
Since 2021
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2021
Legal
Since 2023
Conversion therapyNot bannedVaries by Region
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2001
Equal
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