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Recent surveys in Liechtenstein have revealed a mixed response towards LGBTQ+ rights and issues.

Same-sex couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas

(Liechtenstein Institut , 2021)
72%
Agree
28%
Disagree

Should “marriage for all” and thus complete legal equality for homosexual couples also be introduced in Liechtenstein?

(Vaterland, 2017)
Yes. Definitely and as quickly as possible.
In principle, yes, but I have trouble with adoption law.
No. A marriage involves a man and a woman.

2011 Liechtenstein registered partnerships referendum

(Liechtenstein, 2011)
of citizens voted "yes" on the 2011 referendum approving registered partnerships
of citizens voted "no" on the 2011 referendum approving registered partnerships

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History

Homosexual activity in Liechtenstein

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Homosexual activity in Liechtenstein is legal.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 1989
Legal
Sections 129 and 130 of the Criminal Code were repealed in 1989 when a new penal code was adopted.
Details
Sources:
adsdatabase.ohchr.org/Issue…
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Nov 7, 1852–Dec 31, 1988
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Sections 129 and 130 of the Austrian Criminal Code (which was adopted by Liechtenstein) criminalized fornication against nature, which was defined to include sex between persons of the same sex. The punishment for consensual “fornication against nature” was one to five years of imprisonment.
Details
Sources:
www.gesetze.li/chrono/pdf/1…
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Same-sex marriage in Liechtenstein

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Same-sex marriage in Liechtenstein is legal.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 2025
Legal
On March 8th, 2024, the Liechtenstein government unanimously approved the legislation of gay marriage. The bill was passed in May 2024, and went into effect on January 1st, 2025.
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Sources:
mannschaft.com/liechtenstei…
www.radio.li/p/Ehe-fur-Alle…
www.vaterland.li/liechtenst…
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Sep 1, 2011–Dec 31, 2024
Civil unions (marriage rights)
In 2011, Liechtenstein approved registered partnerships following a referendum. 68.8% of people voted in favor of the referendum, and 31.2% of people voted against it. The registered partnerships gave gay couples the same rights as heterosexual couples in inheritance, social security, immigration and taxation.
Details
Sources:
www.lgbtqnation.com/2011/06…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Liechtenstein

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Liechtenstein is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Liechtenstein, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Right to change legal gender in Liechtenstein

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Right to change legal gender in Liechtenstein is ambiguous.

Current status
Ambiguous
Although there is no law that allows gender change, some people have been able to change their legal gender by seeking a court order
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Sources:
database.ilga.org/liechtens…
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Gender-affirming care in Liechtenstein

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Gender-affirming care in Liechtenstein is ambiguous.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 1987
Ambiguous
In 1987, Liechtenstein legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. It is unclear if trans people can seek gender affirming care in Liechtenstein or have to go abroad but they are not explicitly prohibited.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
www.coe.int/t/Commissioner/…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Liechtenstein

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Liechtenstein is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
According to the ILGA Europe, there's no recognition of non-binary gender in Liechtenstein.
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Sources:
www.ilga-europe.org/files/u…

www.rainbow-europe.org/#864…
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LGBT discrimination in Liechtenstein

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LGBT discrimination in Liechtenstein is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 2016
Illegal in some contexts
Article 283(1)(6) of the Penal Code (1987), as amended by Law No. 14 (2016), bans acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation in in the provision of goods and services. Article 283 criminalises public incitement to hatred or discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liechtens…
database.ilga.org/api/downl…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Liechtenstein

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LGBT employment discrimination in Liechtenstein is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no legal protections against LGBT discrimination in employment.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liechtens…
www.coe.int/t/Commissioner/…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Liechtenstein

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LGBT housing discrimination in Liechtenstein is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There is no explicit legal protection against LGBT discrimination in housing.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liechtens…
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Same-sex adoption in Liechtenstein

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Same-sex adoption in Liechtenstein is legal.

Current status
Since Jun 1, 2023
Legal
The law allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt received royal assent and went into effect on 1 June 2023.
Details
Sources:
www.vaterland.li/liechtenst…

www.gesetze.li/chrono/20231…

www.gesetze.li/chrono/20231…
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Intersex infant surgery in Liechtenstein

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Intersex infant surgery in Liechtenstein is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no official ban on unnecessary genital 'normalisation' surgery on intersex infants in Liechtenstein.
Details
Sources:
tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layou…
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Serving openly in military in Liechtenstein

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Serving openly in military in Liechtenstein is n/a.

Current status
Since 1868
N/A
Liechtenstein abolished its military in 1868.
Details
Sources:
www.dfat.gov.au/countries/l…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Liechtenstein

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Blood donations by MSMs in Liechtenstein is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Liechtenstein

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Conversion therapy in Liechtenstein is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
In Liechtenstein, conversion therapy is currently not banned.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liechtens…
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Equal age of consent in Liechtenstein

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Equal age of consent in Liechtenstein is equal.

Current status
Since 2001
Equal
Although homosexual activity has been legal since 1989, the age of consent between homosexual couples and the age of consent between heterosexual couples was not equalized until 2001. The age of consent is currently 14 years old.
Details
Sources:
www.ageofconsent.net/world/…
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