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History

Homosexual activity in Cook Islands

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Homosexual activity in Cook Islands is legal.

Current status
Since Jun 1, 2023
Legal
Under the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill any clauses that make consensual sexual acts between men illegal will be removed from the Crimes Act and will come into force on 1 June.
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Until Jun 1, 2023
Male illegal, female legal
Men can receive up to 7 years in prison. (Decriminalization pending)
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Same-sex marriage in Cook Islands

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Same-sex marriage in Cook Islands is banned.

Current status
Since Aug 16, 2000
Banned
Same-sex marriage is outlawed by the Marriage Amendment Act 2000. In 2007, the law was amended to state that "no person shall be permitted to marry another person who is of the same gender as him or herself".

Censorship of LGBT issues in Cook Islands

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Cook Islands is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Cook Islands, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Cook Islands

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Right to change legal gender in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Gender-affirming care in Cook Islands

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Gender-affirming care in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Cook Islands

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in Cook Islands

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LGBT discrimination in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT employment discrimination in Cook Islands

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LGBT employment discrimination in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Cook Islands

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LGBT housing discrimination in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Cook Islands

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Same-sex adoption in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Cook Islands

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Intersex infant surgery in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Cook Islands

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Serving openly in military in Cook Islands is legal.

Current status
Since Feb 1, 1994
Legal
New Zealand responsible for defence.
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Blood donations by MSMs in Cook Islands

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Blood donations by MSMs in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Cook Islands

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Conversion therapy in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Equal age of consent in Cook Islands

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Equal age of consent in Cook Islands is unknown.

Current status
Unknown