At the time, gay couples were allowed to have civil unions and thus was able to apply as a couple.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

In March 2020, the life-time ban was reduced to a 4 month deferral period.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Since 1988, Denmark had a life-time ban on blood donations for men who have sex with men.

In Denmark, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Denmark's historic new law allows citizens to self-determine their own gender identity without any requirements for medical or psychiatric intervention.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

By Danish naming-legislation, a man cannot have a woman's name, or vice versa, however trans people are allowed to change their gender after they get diagnosed with gender dysphoria and have sex riassignement surgery.

According to ILGA, laws in force in Denmark do not regulate or restrict conversion therapies.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

There is protection against discrimination at court in the criminal code.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Labour code affords sexual orientation as a ground for protection

In 1994, Denmark adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood, which authorize the initiation of medical transition.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

In 1929, Denmark legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

just missing constitutional discrimination laws.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Invasive and non-consensual medical procedures on intersex children have not yet been banned in Denmark.

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

Since June 15, 2012, Denmark has recognised both homosexual and heterosexual marriages. Denmark was the eighth country in Europe, and the eleventh in the world to legalise same-sex marriage.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Denmark becomes the first country in the world to legally recognize same-sex unions as the Danish Registered Partnership Act goes into effect.<br />
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"Two persons of the same sex may have their partnership registered."

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

The Danish government allows the 'X' gender marker in passports.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

Non-binary people are not allowed to change their gender in Denmark.

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