In 2000, there were 23 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 24 changes made and 53 in the following year. A total of 576 legal changes were made in the 2000s.
- November 30
- Equal age of consent becomes equal.The age of consent is 16 (or 18 for those in a position of authority) for all couples.
- Homosexual activity becomes legal.The Sexual Offences Act was successfully challenged in the European Court of Human Rights in the case of ADT v. UK in 2000. The court determined the provisions making sexual acts between more than two men illegal would be in violation of privacy laws, and therefore, those portions of the Act became unenforceable. Essentially, this was the last barrier to legalizing same-sex activity within the UK.
- November 27LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
- October 25LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Full discrimination under sex and disability. Under all of the discrimination protections.
- September 12Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
- September 1Homosexual activity becomes legal.In 2000 a new criminal code was introduced, repealing article 121 against homosexuality.
- August 16
- July 23LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
- June 24
- June 9Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.The marriage law explicitly prohibits marriage between same-sex couples
- June 1Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Any person or couple may adopt a child regardless of orientation pursuant Connecticut Public Act Number 00-228.
- May 15
- February 15Equal age of consent becomes equal.According to article 140 and 141 of the Georgian Penal Code, the age of consent for both homosexual and heterosexual sex is 16.
- Homosexual activity becomes legal.
- January 12
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.The British military actively recruits gay men and lesbians, all three services have deployed recruiting teams to gay pride events, and punishes any instance of intolerance or bullying. The Royal Navy advertises for recruits in gay magazines and has allowed gay sailors to hold civil partnership ceremonies on board ships and, since 2006, to march in full naval uniform at a gay pride marches. British Army and Royal Air Force personnel could march but had to wear civilian clothes until 2008, now all military personnel are permitted to attend Gay Pride marches in uniform.
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.United Kingdom responsible for defence.
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 2000
Fraternidad Gay sin Fronteras
NGO pro Human Rights for GBLTI and HIV communitiesTransGender Victoria
TransGender Victoria's objective is to achieve justice, equity & quality health & community service provision for trans* people, their partners, families & friends.MGRM - The Malta Gay Rights Movement
The Malta Gay Rights Movement (MGRM) was set up in June of 2001. It is run by a committee of volunteers that is elected annually at a statutory annual general meeting. Missi…Al-Qaws (Arabic for Rainbow)
An lgbt organization dedicated for lgbt in Gaza strip in Palestine and the west bank in JerusalemAthens Lesbian Group
Focusing on lesbian rights and culture since 2000.