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Updated 98-04-24
Information on the situation for homosexuals in Denmark:
 
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Denmark was the first country in the world to allow homosexual couples to marry, in 1989! It's called "registered partnership" and can only be sealed as a civil marriage. Church weddings are not yet officially possible. The registered partnership gives the couple all the same rights as a traditional marriage, with the exception of adopting children and the possibility of obtaining artificial insemination. Now, seven countries and territories in all have introduced similar laws: Denmark, Norway, Greenland, Sweden, Iceland, Hungary, and the Netherlands. 

Homosexuality is generally well accepted in Denmark. Denmark is traditionally a very open and tolerant society towards anyone a little bit "different", even more so than the other Scandinavian countries. This liberal attitude seems to be somewhat changing now, as extreme right wing attitudes are surfacing here, as in most other parts of Europe. It is more important than ever for everyone to come out and stand up for our rights. 
The fight is not over! 

If you have any further information on the current situation in Denmark, please contact me 
 

Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Denmark 15 15 15
To view adult material in Denmark you have to be over 16. 
 
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Further information on the situation in Denmark can be found at: 
  
LBL - Landsforeningen for bøsser og lesbiske, national organization. 

1st Partnership Page, excellent site about the first marriage with information and links about the partnership law. 

GayNordDk - Northern Jutland 

Copenhagen Gay Homepage 
 

Statistics:  

Monarchy, Europe  
Area: 43,069 km²  
Population: 5.25 mill.  
Capital: Copenhagen  
Currency: krone  
Constitution Day: Jun. 5

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.dk
 
 
 
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