Homosexuality
    ⚢
    ✔ Legal
    Gay Marriage
    ⚭
    ✖ Civil unions (limited rights)
    Censorship
    ✔ No censorship
    Changing Gender
    ✖ Legal, but requires surgery
    Gender-Affirming Care
    ✔ Legal
    Non-Binary Gender Recognition
    ✖ Not legally recognized
    Discrimination
    ✔ Illegal
    Employment Discrimination
    ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity
    Housing Discrimination
    Ambiguous
    Adoption
    ✖ Illegal
    Intersex Infant Surgery
    ✖ Not banned
    Military
    ✔ Legal
    Donating Blood
    ✔ Legal
    Conversion Therapy
    ✖ Not banned
    Age of Consent
    ✔ Equal
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Public Opinion

Suggest Public Opinion Data

According to recent survey data available, societal resistance to LGBTQ+ rights in Montenegro is noticeable.

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Should the position of religious communities on the rights of LGBT persons be relevant when adopting laws and policies for this population?

(Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2022)
47%
No
39%
Yes

Do you think that transgender people should have the right to change the gender marking in personal documents based on self-determination?

(Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2022)
45%
Yes
41%
No

Do you personally know someone who is an LGBT person?

(Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2022)
53%
Yes
46%
No

If you witnessed violence against an LGBT person, what would you do?

(Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2022)
84%
I would try to help
13%
I wouldn't try to help

Do you think homosexuality is a disease?

(CeMI, 2022)
59%
Yes I do

Do you think bisexuality is a disease?

(CeMI, 2022)
60%
Yes I do

Do you think transgenderism is a disease?

(CeMI, 2022)
60%
Yes I do

In your opinion, why does someone become an LGBTI person?

(CeMI, 2022)
This is a matter of nature and an individual cannot influence this
This is due to influence from the environment in which one grows up or lives
They chose to be LGBT because it's so modern

Do you personally know a person who belongs to the LGBT population?

(CeMI, 2022)
22%
Yes I do
70%
No, I don't

Do you think that LGBTI people should be helped to exercise their rights?

(CeMI, 2022)
41%
Yes, they should be helped
39%
No, they don't need help

LGBTI persons in Montenegro are exposed to discrimination

(CeMI, 2022)
37.8%
Agree
45.9%
Disagree

The right to inherit a pension in the event of the death of a same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
41%
Acceptable

The right to inherit property in the event of the death of a same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
40%
Acceptable

The right to court proceedings on the division of property in the event of termination of cohabitation with a same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
40%
Acceptable

The right to be treated as family members in case of illness or death of a same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
39%
Acceptable

The right to visit a same-sex partner in hospitals or in prison

(CeMI, 2022)
44%
Acceptable

The right to obtain health insurance based on the health insurance of the same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
42%
Acceptable

The right to take out a loan in co-indebtedness with a same-sex partner

(CeMI, 2022)
41%
Acceptable

The right of LGBT people to adopt children

(CeMI, 2022)
21%
Acceptable

Are employers in Montenegro ready to hire members of the LGBTI community?

(CeMI, 2022)
22%
Yes, they are
45%
No, they aren't

LGBTI people experience discrimination in the workplace because of their sexual orientation

(CeMI, 2022)
18%
Agree
51%
Disagree

Members of the LGBTI community have a better chance of getting a job if they do not disclose their sexual orientation

(CeMI, 2022)
12%
I completely agree
33%
I mainly agree
16%
I mainly disagree
10%
I don't agree at all

Do you know a company that employs one or more people from the LGBTI population?

(CeMI, 2022)
10%
Yes, I know
90%
No, i don't know

Is the work collective familiar with the sexual orientation of the LGBT person?

(CeMI, 2022)
57%
Yes
21%
No
22%
Don't know

LGBTI people should hide their sexual orientation in the workplace

(CeMI, 2022)
47%
Disagree
30%
Agree

If you witnessed violence against an LGBT person, what would you do?

(Ipsos / Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2019)
81%
I would try to help
17%
I wouldn't try to help

In your opinion, is homosexuality a disease?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
22%
No
78%
Yes

In your opinion, is transgenderism a disease?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
24%
No
74%
Yes

The reason someone is LGB

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
LGB people are born that way
They became like that due to the influence of the environment
They chose to be that way because it's trendy now

Is it possible to influence the change in the sexual orientation of LGB persons?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
71%
No
28%
Yes

Violence against LGBT persons should be punished most severely

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
82%
Agree
16%
Don't agree

LGBT citizens are the same as everyone else

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
61%
Agree
38%
Disagree

A child can become an LGBTI person even if he grows up in a heterosexual family

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
66%
Agree
33%
Disagree

If it had not been imposed from the West, there would be no LGBTI persons in Montenegro

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
50%
Agree
48%
Disagree

Homosexuality has always existed, it is not a phenomenon that was invented recently

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
66%
Agree
31%
Disagree

I have nothing against LGB people, but let them not show their sexual orientation outside their home

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
34%
Disagree
64%
Agree

I have nothing against transgender and intersex people, but let them not show their sex and gender identity outside their home

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
28%
Disagree
71%
Agree

The rights of LGBTI persons are fully respected in Montenegro

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
40%
Disagree
55%
Agree

Members of minorities, including sexual minorities, have more rights than other citizens

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
34%
Disagree
63%
Agree

Trans people are not mentally challenged

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
40%
Agree
57%
Disagree

Intersex is a natural variation of sex

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
42%
Agree
47%
Disagree

Do you think that LGBT people should have the right to freely and publicly express their sexuality (to publicly hug, hold hands, kiss)?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
14%
Yes
86%
No

How would you feel if you saw two women openly expressing their homosexuality?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
1%
I would feel comfortable
26%
I wouldn't care
73%
I would feel uncomfortable

How would you feel if you saw two men openly expressing their homosexuality?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
24%
I wouldn't care
76%
I would feel uncomfortable

How would you feel if you found out that someone close to you has changed sex?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
2%
I would feel comfortable
32%
I wouldn't care
66%
I would feel uncomfortable

How would you feel if you found out that someone close to you was born with the biological characteristics of both male and female?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
1%
I would feel comfortable
37%
I wouldn't care
62%
I would feel uncomfortable

Do you think there should be places available for LGBTI people to socialize with each other?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
30%
Agree
69%
Disagree

Do you think that places for LGBTI people to socialize with each other should be public?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
14%
Agree
86%
Disagree

If there were places for LGBTI people to gather in your town, do you think that such places would threaten the reputation of your town?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
28%
No, they wouldn't
71%
Yes, they would

If there were places for LGBTI people to gather in your town, do you think that such places would threaten the safety of your town?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
42%
No, they wouldn't
56%
Yes, they would

Would it bother you if your child was informed about LGBTI persons and their human rights at school?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
39%
Yes, it would
56%
No, it wouldn't

Children raised by LGBT people are more likely to become LGBT themselves

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
18%
Disagree
46%
Agree

Do you think physical violence against LGBTI people is justified just because they are attracted to people of the same sex?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
91%
No, it isn't
8%
Yes, it is

Would you report violence against an LGBTI person to the police if it happened only because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or sex characteristics?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
57%
Yes, I would
41%
No, I wouldn't

Children should be allowed to dress the way they want and play with the toys they want

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
24%
Agree
75%
Disagree

Parents who force their children to behave according to their biological sex even though they do not want to, are not acting in the child's best interest

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
22%
Agree
77%
Disagree

The environment should accept how the transgender person feels, and address the person in the gender that the person has chosen

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
29%
Agree
69%
Disagree

Trans people should have the right to freely and publicly express their gender identity

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
25%
Agree
74%
Disagree

Do you personally know someone who is gay or lesbian?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
12%
Yes
88%
No

Do you personally know someone who is bisexual?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
5%
Yes
95%
No

Do you personally know someone who wanted to or changed their sex?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
3%
Yes
97%
No

If you personally know a member of the LGBT population, has that person personally told you this about themselves?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
Yes, they have
No, I found out about it another way

Have you ever heard of someone being abused in any way for being an LGBTI person (made fun of, humiliated, physically abused...)?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
38%
Yes
62%
No

Have you witnessed any act of abuse against a person just because they are LGBTI?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
2%
Yes
98%
No

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person lives in your town?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
52%
No
47%
Yes

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person was your colleague at work?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
46%
No
54%
Yes

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person was your neighbor?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
47%
No
52%
Yes

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person was the person you hang out with and visit?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
29%
No
69%
Yes

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person was your relative?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
19%
No
79%
Yes

Would it bother you if an LGBTI person was your child?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
13%
No
85%
Yes

Would it bother you if your son dressed and behaved like a girl?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
12%
It wouldn't
87%
It would

Would it bother you if your daughter dressed and acted like a boy?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
17%
No, it wouldn't
82%
Yes, it would

Do you think that LGBTI people should be helped to exercise their rights?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
18%
Yes
76%
No

Do you think that the rights of LGBTI people should be guaranteed if Montenegro was to be admitted to the European Union??

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
The rights of LGBTI people should be guaranteed regardless of whether it is a condition for entering the EU or not
Yes, if it would be a way for Montenegro to become a member of the EU
No, even if it is a condition for joining the EU

Do you think that LGBT people should be granted the right to marry?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
Yes, in the same way as heterosexual couples
Yes, but with fewer rights compared to heterosexual couples
No

If a married person changes sex, which position is the closest to yours?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
Such a marriage should not be annulled
Such a marriage should be annulled

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to inherit a pension in the event of the death of their same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
34%
Yes
62%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to inherit property in the event of the death of their same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
36%
Yes
61%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to court proceedings on the division of property in the event of termination of cohabitation with a same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
39%
Yes
58%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to be given the right to be treated as family members in case of illness or death of a same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
34%
Yes
63%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to visit their same-sex partner in hospitals or in prison?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
41%
Yes
55%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to obtain health insurance based on the health insurance of their same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
39%
Yes
57%
No

In your opinion, is it acceptable for members of the LGBTI population to have the right to take out a loan in joint debt with a same-sex partner?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
40%
Yes
57%
No

Do you think LGBTI people should be allowed to adopt children?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
6%
Yes
89%
No

If the political party you support started advocating the rights of LGBTI people, would you still vote for it?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
36%
Yes, I would
59%
No, I wouldn't

What do you think is the reason for holding the Pride Parade?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
LGBTI people organize the Pride Parade in order to draw the public's attention to the vulnerable position in which they are
LGBTI people organize the Pride Parade only to provoke the majority who do not support their way of life

Would you personally support the organization of the Pride Parade in Montenegro?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
18%
Yes, I would
81%
No, I wouldn't

Are you familiar with the fact that the Government of Montenegro adopted a draft law on same-sex life partnerships?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
8%
Yes, I am
92%
No, I'm not

Do you agree that the Parliament of Montenegro should adopt the Law on life partnership of persons of the same sex?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
24%
Agree
74%
Disagree

What is your attitude towards the Law on Life Partnership of Persons of the Same Sex?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
7%
Positive
36%
Neutral
57%
Negative

Would it bother you if a church person supported the rights of LGBTI people?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
14%
No, it wouldn't
86%
Yes, it would

Would it bother you if a church person publicly said he was an LGBTI person?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
11%
No, it wouldn't
88%
Yes, it would

Would it bother you if same-sex weddings began to take place in your church?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
8%
No, it wouldn't
91%
Yes, it would

Do you think that the media in Montenegro sufficiently write about LGBTI persons and their rights?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
14%
No, they don't
80%
Yes, they do

How objective do you think the Montenegrin media are when they write about LGBT issues?

(Kantar Srbija / Juventas, 2019)
They are objective
They are and are not objective
They are not objective

What would you say, to what extent are the rights of LGBT people respected in Montenegro today?

(Ipsos / Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2019)
16%
Not at all
30%
Mostly not
31%
Mostly yes
11%
Totally yes

What would you say, to what extent is the position of LGBT people publicly discussed in Montenegro today?

(Ipsos / Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2019)
5%
Not at all
43%
Very little
26%
Enough
22%
More than enoigh

Which opinion is closer to yours?

(Ipsos / Centar za građansko obrazovanje, 2019)
The story of LGBT people is overemphasized, because everywhere in the civilized world it has already been accepted as a normal phenomenon that has existed forever
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History

Homosexual activity in Montenegro

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Homosexual activity in Montenegro is legal.

Current status
Since Jul 1, 1977
Legal
The Criminal Code of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro adopted on June 17, 1977 decriminalized consensual male homosexuality on the territory of Montenegro in the then SFRY.
Details
Sources:
globalgayz.com/europe/montenegro/
sluzbenilist.me/pregled-dok…
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Jul 1, 1951–Jun 30, 1977
Male illegal, female legal
The Criminal Code of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia adopted on February 27, 1951 criminalized consensual sexual intercourse between men throughout its territory, including Montenegro.
Article 186: for unnatural fornication between persons of the male sex, the perpetrator shall be punished with imprisonment for up to two years.
The 1959 amendment reduced the prison sentence by one year.
Details
Sources:
restitucija.gov.rs/doc/oduz…
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Jan 1, 1930–Jun 30, 1951
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
The Criminal Code for the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Kingdom of Yugoslavia as of October 3, 1929) adopted on January 27, 1929 criminalized "unnatural fornication" without specifying the definition of the mentioned term.
Paragraph 285: for unnatural fornication between persons, the perpetrator shall be punished with strict imprisonment, unless the act turns into a more serious crime.
Details
Sources:
uzzpro.gov.rs/doc/bibliotek…
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Same-sex marriage in Montenegro

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Same-sex marriage in Montenegro is civil unions (limited rights).

Current status
Since Jul 15, 2021
Civil unions (limited rights)
On July 1, 2020, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a bill to recognise life partnerships for same-sex couples and started recognising them in July 2021. Some articles need to be amended in order to give more rights to life partners.
Details
Sources:
total-montenegro-news.com/p…
me.propisi.net/zakon-o-zivo…
kosovotwopointzero.com/en/t…
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Oct 22, 2007–Jul 14, 2021
Banned
There is constitutional ban on same-sex marriages in Montenegro.
Article 71: "Marriage can only be concluded with the free consent of the woman and the man".
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Montenegro

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Montenegro is no censorship.

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

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Right to change legal gender in Montenegro is legal, but requires surgery.

Current status
Legal, but requires surgery
Requires surgery and sterilization. Not enforced. Missing non binary options on documents. Changes pending.
Details
Sources:
nationalgeographic.com/maga…


tgeu.org/wp-content/uploads…
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Gender-affirming care in Montenegro

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Gender-affirming care in Montenegro is legal.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 1997
Legal
In 1997, Montenegro adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood, which authorize the initiation of medical transition.
Details
Sources:
ourworldindata.org/grapher/…
web.archive.org/web/2020032…//mkb10.rs/web/app.php/novosti/21/medunarodna-klasifikacija-bolesti-mkb
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1979–Dec 31, 1996
Legal, but restricted for minors
In 1979, Montenegro adopted the ICD-9 classification, which included codes allowing for the diagnosis of transsexualism in adults.
Details
Sources:
ourworldindata.org/grapher/…
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Restricted
In 1977, Montenegro legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
Details
Sources:
rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_r…
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Until 1977
Banned
Medical transition is not possible
Details
Sources:
rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_r…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Montenegro

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Montenegro is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Montenegro does not currently recognize non-binary identities.
Details
Sources:
nationalgeographic.com/maga…
lgbti-era.org/content/montenegro
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LGBT discrimination in Montenegro

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LGBT discrimination in Montenegro is illegal.

Current status
Since Aug 14, 2010
Illegal
On July 27, 2010, Montenegrin Parliament passed a Law on Prohibition of Discrimination, which prohibits, among other categories, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics in all areas.
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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May 1, 2003–Aug 13, 2010
Illegal in some contexts
Before the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Law in 2010, several laws prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation: - law on media (2002), article 23; - labour law (2008), article 5.
Also, the 2007 Constitution prohibits discrimination in general but it does not mention sexual orientation or gender identity.
Details
Sources:
asistent.me/dw/zakoni/zakon…
sezonskizaposli.me/download…
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Until Apr 30, 2003
No protections
Until 2003, Montenegro had no legal protections specifically aimed at LGBT rights.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/montenegro-lgbti
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LGBT employment discrimination in Montenegro

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LGBT employment discrimination in Montenegro is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Aug 14, 2010
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Article 16 of the Anti-Discrimination Law from 2010 bans Employment discrimination. Discrimination is prohibited on basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex characteristics among others.
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Aug 23, 2008–Aug 13, 2010
Sexual orientation only
Aricle 5 of the 2008 Labour Law prohibits employment discrimination. Sexual orientation is one of explicitly mentioned grounds.
Details
Sources:
sezonskizaposli.me/download…
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Jul 29, 2003–Aug 22, 2008
Ambiguous
Article 3 of the 2003 Labour Law prohibited discrimination in employment but did not mention sexual orientation or gender identity.
Details
Sources:
ravnopravnost.bijelopolje.c…
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Until Jul 28, 2003
No protections
Before this date there was no protection of the LGBT population from discrimination in Employment in the Montenegrin legislature.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/montenegro-lgbti
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LGBT housing discrimination in Montenegro

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LGBT housing discrimination in Montenegro is ambiguous.

Current status
Since Aug 14, 2010
Ambiguous
The Law on Prohibition of Discrimination from 2010 prohibits discrimination in all areas, but there is no specific article dealing with Housing.
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Oct 22, 2007–Aug 13, 2010
Ambiguous
The Constitution of Montenegro prohibits discrimination on any ground. However, it does not explicitly mention sexual orientation or gender identity.
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Until Oct 21, 2007
No protections
Before this date there was no protection against discrimination in Housing in Montenegrin legislation.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/montenegro-lgbti
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Same-sex adoption in Montenegro

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Same-sex adoption in Montenegro is illegal.

Current status
Since Sep 1, 2007
Illegal
According to article 132 of the 2006 Family Law in Montenegro, adoptive parents can be:
- spouses or common-law partners together
- the spouse or common-law partner of the child's parent
- exceptionally, with the permission of the cabinet minister responsible for social welfare, a person who lives alone if particulary justified reasons exist for doing so.
This practically means that single people (regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity) are not allowed to adopt.
Details
Sources:
paragraf.me/propisi-crnegor…
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Intersex infant surgery in Montenegro

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Intersex infant surgery in Montenegro is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no official ban on unnecessary sex reassignment operations in infants in Montenegro.
Details
Sources:
rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/…
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Serving openly in military in Montenegro

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Serving openly in military in Montenegro is legal.

Current status
Since Aug 12, 2017
Legal
Article 16 of the Law on the Army of Montenegro adopted on July 26, 2017, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (among others) in relation to persons applying for service in the Army.
Details
Sources:
gov.me/dokumenta/d1b7cf52-a…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Montenegro

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Blood donations by MSMs in Montenegro is legal.

Current status
Since Mar 6, 2014
Legal
MSMs are allowed to donate blood following the same criteria as any other donor.
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Sources:
gov.me/dokumenta/165457bc-4…
unaids.org/sites/default/fi…
slobodnaevropa.org/a/za%C5%…
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Conversion therapy in Montenegro

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Conversion therapy in Montenegro is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban of Conversion Therapy in Montenegro.
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Sources:
database.ilga.org/montenegro-lgbti
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Equal age of consent in Montenegro

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Equal age of consent in Montenegro is equal.

Current status
Since Jul 1, 1977
Equal
The age of consent of 14 has been the same for everyone since 1977.
Details
Sources:
globalgayz.com/europe/montenegro/
lgbti-era.org/countries/mon…
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Until Jun 30, 1977
N/A
Before this date, consensual male homosexuality was illegal
Details
Sources:
lgbti-era.org/countries/mon…
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