LGBT Rights in Barcelona
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History

Homosexual activity in Barcelona

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Homosexual activity in Barcelona is legal.

Current status
Since 1979
Legal under federal Spain law
In 1979 Adolfo Su谩rez 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 Barcelona

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Same-sex marriage in Barcelona 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 Jos茅 Luis Rodr铆guez Zapatero, also allows same-sex couples to adopt children.

Censorship of LGBT issues in Barcelona

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Barcelona 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 Barcelona

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Right to change legal gender in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Gender-affirming care in Barcelona

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Gender-affirming care in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Barcelona

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

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in Barcelona

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LGBT discrimination in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT employment discrimination in Barcelona

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LGBT employment discrimination in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Barcelona

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LGBT housing discrimination in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Barcelona

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Same-sex adoption in Barcelona is legal.

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

Intersex infant surgery in Barcelona

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Intersex infant surgery in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Barcelona

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Serving openly in military in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in Barcelona

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Blood donations by MSMs in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Barcelona

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Conversion therapy in Barcelona 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 Barcelona

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Equal age of consent in Barcelona is unknown.

Current status
Unknown