Compare LGBT Rights in Christmas Island & Japan

Equality Index ?
100 / 100
55 / 100
Legal Index ?
100 / 100
58 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?Not enough data
53 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1990
Legal
Since 1881
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2017
Banned
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictionsLegal, but requires surgery
Since 2022
Gender-affirming careUnknownLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 1997
Legal recognition of non-binary genderUnknownNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2013
Illegal in some contexts
Since 2018
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2013
Varies by Region
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2013
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2003
Same-sex adoptionUnknownAmbiguous
Intersex infant surgeryUnknownNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegalLegal
Since 1947
Blood donations by MSMsUnknownBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2011
Conversion therapyUnknownNot banned
Equal age of consentUnknownEqual
Since 1947
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