Homosexuality in Andorra

Geographical location of Andorra

The laws on homosexuality are in Andorra liberal; the social climate in the country allows homosexual people to develop unimpaired in public life.

legality

The criminality of homosexuality was lifted in 1970. The age of consent is uniformly 14 years.

Anti-discrimination laws

In Andorra there are anti-discrimination laws to protect sexual identity in labor and civil law.

Recognition of same-sex partnerships

Andorra has legally recognized same-sex partnerships nationwide through the introduction of Registered Partnerships since 2005. An opening of the marriage as in the neighboring countries France and Spain has not yet taken place. The ruling Partit Socialdemòcrata announced in the 2009 election campaign that it wanted to open marriage to same-sex couples.

Social situation

Andorra is one of the generally tolerant states when it comes to homosexuality. Homosexuality is largely respected and accepted in the population. An LGBT community can only be found to a small extent in the capital Andorra la Vella due to the country's small population .

See also

• Laws on homosexuality
• Equality (homosexuals)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Llei 9/2005, del 21 de February, qualificada del Codi penal. Article 147