LGBT rights in the Falkland Islands
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands enjoy most of the same rights as non-LGBT people. Marriage and civil partnerships have been open to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples since 29 April 2017. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is constitutionally banned. Additionally, attitudes are largely positive; a public consultation found that 90% of respondents were in favour of same-sex marriage.
LGBT rights in Falkland Islands | |
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| Status | Legal since 1989, equal age of consent since 2005 |
| Military | UK responsible for defence |
| Discrimination protections | Yes, sexual orientation only |
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| Recognition of relationships | Same-sex marriage and civil partnerships since 2017 |
| Adoption | Yes, stepchild and joint adoption since 2017 |
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In April 2017, a pride event was held in the capital city of Stanley, a first for the islands.
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