LGBT Rights in Canarias
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History

Homosexual activity in Canarias

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Homosexual activity in Canarias is legal.

Current status
Since 1979
Legal under federal Spain law
In 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity. The 1970 Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation remained active until 1995 but was unenforced after Spain adopted democracy.

Same-sex marriage in Canarias

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Same-sex marriage in Canarias is legal.

Current status
Since Jul 3, 2005
Legal under federal Spain law
In July of 2005, Spain became the third country in the world to legalize gay marriage, following the Netherlands and Belgium. The law, which was passed by the Spanish parliament and signed into law by Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, also allows same-sex couples to adopt children.

Censorship of LGBT issues in Canarias

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Canarias is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship under federal Spain law
In Spain, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Canarias

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Right to change legal gender in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Gender-affirming care in Canarias

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Gender-affirming care in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Canarias

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in Canarias

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LGBT discrimination in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT employment discrimination in Canarias

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LGBT employment discrimination in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Canarias

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LGBT housing discrimination in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Canarias

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Same-sex adoption in Canarias is legal.

Current status
Since Jul 3, 2005
Legal under federal Spain law
Included in equal marriage legislation

Intersex infant surgery in Canarias

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Intersex infant surgery in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Canarias

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Serving openly in military in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in Canarias

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Blood donations by MSMs in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Canarias

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Conversion therapy in Canarias is banned.

Current status
Since Dec 22, 2022
Banned under federal Spain law
Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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Equal age of consent in Canarias

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Equal age of consent in Canarias is unknown.

Current status
Unknown