Homosexuality in San Marino

Geographical location of San Marino

Homosexuality is legal in San Marino , but the state has not yet recognized same-sex couples.

legality

The total ban on homosexuality was abolished in San Marino in 1865. In 1974, however, the Parliament of San Marino passed a new penal code, which came into force in 1975 and, in Section 274, made homosexual acts as a criminal offense for causing public nuisance. However, there are no reports that Section 274 was ever applied. In 2004, Section 274 of the Criminal Code was repealed by Law No. 121 of September 23, 2004.

The age of consent , as in Italy, set uniformly at 14 years.

Anti-discrimination laws

Anti-discrimination protection for sexual orientation has existed in the constitution since June 2019 . In November 2018, the protection of sexual orientation was discussed beforehand in parliament.

Recognition of same-sex couples

San Marino has legally recognized same-sex partnerships nationwide through the introduction of Registered Partnerships since November 2018. Since 2016, various bills have been submitted to parliament for advice, which are intended to enable a civil partnership institute for same-sex couples. In November 2018, the Parliament of San Marino endorsed the introduction of civil partnerships for homosexual couples and enabled stepchild adoption for partnered couples.

Social situation

There is no homosexual scene.

See also

• Laws on homosexuality

Individual evidence

1. ↑ LAW REFORM IN SAN MARINO ( Memento of the original from March 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
2. ↑ Study on Homophobia, Transphobia and Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Legal Report: San Marino. COWI the Danish Institute for Human Rights. On coe.int, accessed on January 2, 2019 (PDF; 868 kB, English).
3. ↑ Queer.de: San Marino takes protection of homosexuals into constitution , June 2019
4. ↑ Euronews.com: San Marino bans discrimination based on sexual orientation , June 2019
5. ↑ Approvata la legge sulle Unioni Civili. La commissione pari opportunità: "giornata storica per San Marino." November 16, 2018, from SmtvSanMarino.sm, accessed January 2, 2019 (Italian).
6. ↑ Latribuna.sm San Marino. Unioni civili, presto sul tavolo tre bozze di legge ( Memento from May 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
7. ↑ More progressive than Italy - San Marino: Parliament decides on civil partnerships. November 16, 2018, from Queer.de, accessed on January 2, 2019.
8. ↑ Gay Guide Europe: Republic of San Marino ( Memento of the original from June 3, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , April 28, 2012