Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Denmark are generally extensive, and Danish society is very tolerant of homosexuality

Homosexuality

Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...

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Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activity was legalised in 1933 and since 1977, the age of consent

Age of consent

While the phrase age of consent typically does not appear in legal statutes, when used in relation to sexual activity, the age of consent is the minimum age at which a person is considered to be legally competent to consent to sexual acts. The European Union calls it the legal age for sexual...

 is equal at 15, regardless of sexual orientation

Sexual orientation

Sexual orientation describes a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to the opposite sex, the same sex, both, or neither, and the genders that accompany them. By the convention of organized researchers, these attractions are subsumed under heterosexuality, homosexuality,...

 and/or gender

Gender

Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...

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Recognition of same-sex relationships

Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex unions, in 1989. The Danish parliament, Folketinget, has since discussed same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....

, artificial insemination

Artificial insemination

Artificial insemination, or AI, is the process by which sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female for the purpose of impregnating the female by using means other than sexual intercourse or natural insemination...

 of lesbians, and couples' rights to adopt.

A December 2006 European Union member poll showed Danish support for same-sex marriage at 69%. Angus Reid Global Monitor conducted the poll for issues regarding European Union integration. With the attitudes in Europe regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage; Denmark proved to be high on the list of possible nations that would grant marriage to Gay and Lesbian citizens, in third place behind The Netherlands (82%), and Sweden (71%).

The Danish government plan to introduce same-sex marriage in 2012. Couples will be allowed to marry on Church of Denmark premises.

Adoption and family planning

Since 1999, same-sex couples can adopt their partner's biological children (stepchild adoption) and, in March 2009, the Danish Parliament decided to work on legislation allowing same-sex couples to jointly apply for adoption. The formal decision passed in Danish parliament on 3 May 2010. On 2 June 2006, a majority in Folketinget voted for abolishing a law that since 1997 had banned lesbians from insemination

Artificial insemination

Artificial insemination, or AI, is the process by which sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female for the purpose of impregnating the female by using means other than sexual intercourse or natural insemination...

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Military service

Homosexuals are not banned from military service.

Discrimination protections

Danish law includes protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Hate crimes laws

Danish law includes hate crimes legislation, which adds extra penalties for crimes committed against people because of their sexuality.

Summary table

Introduction	Date	Year
Homosexuality legal		1933
Gays allowed to serve in the military
Equal age of consent		1977
Homosexuality declassified as an illness		1981
Anti-discrimination laws in all areas, (incl. hate speech)
Recognition of same-sex couples as de facto couples
Recognition of same-sex couples as registered partnerships		1989
Step adoption by same-sex couples		1999
Joint adoption by same-sex couples		2010
Access to IVF for lesbians		2006
Same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality.... s (based on civil marriage Civil marriage Civil marriage is marriage performed by a government official and not a religious organization.-History:Every country maintaining a population registry of its residents keeps track of marital status, and most countries believe that it is their responsibility to register married couples. Most... s)		Under consideration
MSM Men who have sex with men Men who have sex with men are male persons who engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex, regardless of how they identify themselves; many men choose not to accept sexual identities of homosexual or bisexual... s allowed to donate blood

See also

• Politics of Denmark
  Politics of Denmark
  The Politics of Denmark takes place in a framework of a parliamentary, representative democratic, constitutional monarchy, in which the Prime Minister is the head of government, and of a multi-party system...
  
  
• LGBT rights in the Faroe Islands
  LGBT rights in the Faroe Islands
  Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons in the Faroe Islands may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents...
  
  
• LGBT rights in Greenland
  LGBT rights in Greenland
  Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender rights in Greenland are very similar to those in Denmark, and are among the most liberal in the world, but do not allow full marriage. Same-sex sexual activity is legal, with an equal age of consent, and there are broad anti-discrimination laws...
  
  
• LGBT rights in Europe
  LGBT rights in Europe
  Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender rights are widely diverse in Europe per country. Seven out of the ten countries that have legalised same-sex marriage are situated in Europe; a further fourteen European countries have legalised civil unions or other forms of recognition for same-sex couples...