LGBTQ+ Rights in Your Nation

[Cavirfi]

The topic of LGBTQ+ Rights has been a matter of debate over the past few decades, with several people from both ends of the political spectrum supporting it and several people from both sides opposing it, however as the discussion of LGBTQ+ Rights expand in real life, it is important to note, that LGBTQ+ Rights is also a topic within the NationStates metaverse.

We, Cavirfi, have conducted a survey to measure LGBTQ+ Rights in your nation, through 2 forms (in which you can choose one, the other, or both): A full form and a simplified form.

The full form will require you to answer the questions using words such as: Yes, No, Vaguely, Maybe, It depends, and so on.

The simple form will only require you to tick with an:

"[x]" for Yes
"[O]" for if there is vague language that would de jure make a particular right legal, but de facto make it illegal, and vice versa.

and to leave the "[]" blank if a certain right is illegal.

So anyways here are the forms in question,

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Full form (put N/A if you cannot answer):

EDITION 1 (My original edition)

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[b]Sexual Activity[/b]
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal?
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it?

[b]Gender Identity[/b]
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender?
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery?
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender?
4. Does your nation recognize a non-binary gender?

[b]Military Rights[/b]
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military?
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining?
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft?

[b]Discrimination Protections[/b]
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens?
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination?
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation?

[b]Recognition of Same-Sex relationships[/b]
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof?
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation?
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation?

[b]Adoption Rights[/b]
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children?
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children?
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy?
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well?

[b]Misc. Rights[/b]
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood?
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools?
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law?
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation?


EDITION 2 (Credit: Seppen)

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1) Are same-sex relationships legal?

2)Are same-sex unions recognised? (If yes, by civil unions or marriage?)

3)What kind of parental rights (adoption, surrogacy, etc...) are there?

4)Is it legal to change your gender? (If yes, does it requires sterilization?)

5)Is there any form of neutral or third gender?

6)Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning sexual/romantic orientation?

7)Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning gender identity?

8]Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning gender expression?

9)Is hate speech on LGBTQIA+ identities illegal, or does it fall under the freedom of speech?

10)Does sex education in YN cover sexual/romantic orientation, gender identity and gender expression?

Simplified form (remember: If you can't answer, you may leave the boxes blank):

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EDITION 1

[b]Sexual Activity[/b]
Homosexual Activity is legal []

If it's illegal, punishments?:
[] Fines
[] Prison
[] Torture
[] Death

[b]Gender Identity[/b]
Citizens can change their legal gender: []
Citizens can undergo gender transition surgery: []
Surgery is REQUIRED in order to change legal gender: []
Non-Binary Genders recognized: []

[b]Military Rights[/b]
Openly LGBTQ+ citizens can join the military: []
If no, closeted LGBTQ+ citizens required to undergo "gay test": []
For conscription countries, LGBTQ+ citizens included in draft: []

[b]Discrimination Protections[/b]
Constitution bans discrimination on basis of sexual orientation: []
If no, there are laws present to compensate for that: []
Speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned: []

[b]Recognition of same-sex relationships[/b]
Constitution bans same-sex unions/marriages or the prohibition thereof: []
Civil Unions legal: []
Same Sex Marriage legal: []

[b]Adoption Rights[/b]
Single LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt: []
Dating/Married LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt: []
LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt through surrogacy: []
If no, surrogacy is illegal in general: []

[b]Misc. Rights[/b]
LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood: []
Same-sex sex education taught in schools: []
If yes, it came naturally: []
If yes, it came by law: []
Conversion therapy illegal: []


EDITION 2 (Credit: Seppen)

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1. Same-sex relationships legal ? []

2. Same-Sex unions recognized? []

2.1 By Civil Unions? []
2.2 By Marriage? []

3. Parental Rights?

Adoption: []
Surrogacy: []
Others?

4. Legal right to change gender: []

Does it require any form of medical procedures (e.g: Sex Reassignment Surgery)? []

5. Non-binary genders recognized: []

6. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Sexual/Romantic Orientation: []

7. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Gender Identity: []

8. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Gender Expression: []

9. Hates Speech against LGBT banned: []

10. Sex-Ed programs cover topics on sexual orientation: []

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Our answers (in full form)

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes

2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes

2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, since December 4, 2022

3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No

4. Does your nation recognize a non-binary gender? Yes, since December 4, 2022. Nonbinary citizens can choose to identify as simply "Non-Binary" in legal documents

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes

2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A

3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Yes

2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Not technically, however "Chancellery Resolution No. 8 - LGBT Rights Act" reaffirms Cavirfi's commitment to protect its LGBTQ citizens from discrimination as part of Article 13 of the Constitution

3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? For as long it doesn't directly incite violence, speech critical of the LGBTQ+ community is legal.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? There is vague wording in the Cavirfite Constitution that SUGGESTS that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, however the Great Tribunal has yet to review the laws

2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes, legalized alongside gay marriage

3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes, legal since July 9, 2021

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? No

4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? Yes

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes

2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes, starting September 11, 2023 (beginning of Academic Season/Year 2023-2024)

3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? By law, Chancellery Resolution No. 8 - LGBT Rights Act

4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes, since December 4, 2022

Seppen's edition:

1) Are same-sex relationships legal? Yes

2)Are same-sex unions recognised? (If yes, by civil unions or marriage?) Yes, both civil unions and marriage are legally recognized

3)What kind of parental rights (adoption, surrogacy, etc...) are there? Adoption, surrogacy is illegal in Cavirfi regardless of the sexual orientation of the parent/s planning to adopt through surrogacy

4)Is it legal to change your gender? (If yes, does it requires sterilization?) Yes, it is legal to change your gender in Cavirfi, medical procedures such as sex reassignment surgery or HRT are not required.

5)Is there any form of neutral or third gender? Yes, Cavirfi recognizes "Non-Binary" as a legal gender in documents.

6)Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning sexual/romantic orientation? Yes, Article 13 of the Constitution

7)Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning gender identity? Yes, though vaguely as per Article 13 of the Constitution which only prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, but has de facto extended to gender identity and gender expression

8]Are there any anti-discrimination laws concerning gender expression? Yes, though vaguely as per Article 13 of the Constitution which only prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, but has de facto extended to gender identity and gender expression

9)Is hate speech on LGBTQIA+ identities illegal, or does it fall under the freedom of speech? No, speech critical of the LGBTQ+ Community is legal in Cavirfi, however the Governments sets a clear line between (legally) acceptable criticism of the community and explicit discriminatory speech; that line is the incitement of violence, you can criticize the LGBTQ+ Community legally in Cavirfi but if you encourage others to attack members of the community, then you will be punished accordingly.

10)Does sex education in YN cover sexual/romantic orientation, gender identity and gender expression? Yes, starting September 11, 2023 (beginning of AS 2023-2024)

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Our answers in simplified form:

Sexual Activity
Homosexual Activity is legal [x]

If it's illegal, punishments?:
[] Fines
[] Prison
[] Torture
[] Death

Gender Identity
Citizens can change their legal gender: [x]
Citizens can undergo gender transition surgery: [x]
Surgery is REQUIRED in order to change legal gender: []
Non-Binary Genders recognized: [x]

Military Rights
Openly LGBTQ+ citizens can join the military: [x]
If no, closeted LGBTQ+ citizens required to undergo "gay test": []
For conscription countries, LGBTQ+ citizens included in draft: []

Discrimination Protections
Constitution bans discrimination on basis of sexual orientation: [x]
If no, there are laws present to compensate for that: [o]
Speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned: [o]

Recognition of same-sex relationships
Constitution bans same-sex unions/marriages or the prohibition thereof: [o]
Civil Unions legal: [x]
Same Sex Marriage legal: [x]

Adoption Rights
Single LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt: [x]
Dating/Married LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt: [x]
LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to adopt through surrogacy: []
If no, surrogacy is illegal in general: [x]

Misc. Rights
LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood: [x]
Same-sex sex education taught in schools: [x]
If yes, it came naturally: []
If yes, it came by law: [x]
Conversion therapy illegal: [x]

Seppen's edition:

1. Same-sex relationships legal ? [x]

2. Same-Sex unions recognized? [x]

2.1 By Civil Unions? [x]
2.2 By Marriage? [x]

3. Parental Rights?

Adoption: [x]
Surrogacy: []
Others?

4. Legal right to change gender: [x]

Does it require any form of medical procedures (e.g: Sex Reassignment Surgery)? []

5. Non-binary genders recognized: [x]

6. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Sexual/Romantic Orientation: [x]

7. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Gender Identity: [o]

8. Anti-Discrimination Laws based on Gender Expression: [o]

9. Hates Speech against LGBT banned: [o]

10. Sex-Ed programs cover topics on sexual orientation: [x]

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Now, it's your turn, what are the LGBTQ+ Rights in your nation?

[Cavirfi]

Here is the LGBTQ+ law in my former nation, Crabaiaia

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes

2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes

2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes

3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes

2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A

3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No, Crabaiaia doesn't have an officially documented constitution

2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Yes

3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? It vastly depends on what the speech is opposing

If it opposes something as fundamental as the right to same-sex sexual activity then yes.

If it is opposing something more radical (at least compared to her neighbors) like marriage, no.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No, again, we do not have a physical constitution.

2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes

3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes

4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes

2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools?

In these governorates:
-Capital Council
-Civetia
-Kjanurivpolis

Same-sex sex education is taught at least to a degree.

In these governorates:
-Bloxia
-Craftia

and in both of the Autonomous Territories, same-sex sex education of any kind is not taught

3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Nautrally

4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes

[Sherechia]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? -
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? yes
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? yes
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? no

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? yes
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? no
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? -

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? yes
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? -
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? no

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? no
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? All marriage is not recognized by the state
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? yes
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? yes
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? yes
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? -

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? yes
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? no
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? -
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? no (but you must be 16/legal age to join)

[Deacarsia]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between two consenting adults of the same sex legal? Nay.
2. If it is illegal, what are the punishments for it? Homosexual activity is punishable by the death penalty in Deacarsia.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? N/A

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Nay.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Nay.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? N/A

Military Rights
1. Are openly “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens allowed to join your nation’s military? Nay.
2. If no, are closeted “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens required to undergo a “gay test” (like the one in Turkey) before joining? Yea.
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens included in the draft? N/A

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation’s constitution ban discrimination against “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens? Nay, it encourages it.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the “L.G.B.T.Q.+” Community banned in your nation? Nay, it is encouraged.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? Yea.
2. Can two citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Nay.
3. Can two citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Nay.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Nay.
2. Can openly “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Nay.
3. Can openly “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Nay.
4. If no, is this banned for straight citizens as well? Nay, it is not.

Miscellaneous Rights
1. Are openly “L.G.B.T.Q.+” citizens allowed to donate blood? Nay.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation’s schools? Nay.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? N/A
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Nay, it is encouraged.

[Vendellamoore]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? No.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? Short imprisonment and a fine.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? There is no such thing for either. It is illegal to have sexual relations outside of marriage.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? No.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? No.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? They cannot legally change their gender.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? No.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? As long as they don't engage in any activities, no.
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? Yes.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? No.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? Yes.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? No.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? No.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? It depends I guess.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? No.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? No.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? No.

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? No.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? No.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law?
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? It is not recognized or authorized by the State Church, and therefore would be illegal.

[Drongonia]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes, over the age of 18
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, however it is not provided by the National Health Service and those looking to transition must pay a Private Hospital for the costs of surgery, aftercare etc.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Yes

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? No
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A, as there is no conscription

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Not specifically.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Yes, but in employment law only (barring religious exemptions).
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No, as the Bill of Rights Act 1951 contains the following passage: "Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form without interference." Policing such speech would be a contravention to this and is therefore not accepted.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes, although this is rarely done due to same-sex marriage being legal.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? No
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? No
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? No
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? No

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes, as all blood donors must be screened for STIs and the like anyway.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? In most high schools yes, although as the knowledge taught is not part of any national exams, some schools (mostly religious or those in heavily conservative areas) choose not to teach it.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Not really by law, more via changes and updates to the national schooling curriculum.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No, but anyone who undergoes it must give full medical consent as with any other procedure, and it's very rare anyway.

[Swedish-Norwegian Kingdoms]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? BLANK
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Yes, we stress this due to the fact that some may identify themselves as female yet actually male.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? BLANK
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? We do not enforce conscription, so BLANK

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No, as it nullifies free speech.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? No, because reasons already said above.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No because reasons already said in Question 1 of Discrimination Protections.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy?. Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? BLANK

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes, but they must undergo a blood test to see if their blood is clean enough to be safe to donate.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? By law.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No.

[Palmyrion]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes. In Palmyrian law, the minimum age of consent is 18 - but for cases where both parties are minors, the minimum age of consent is 14. This applies to both homosexual and heterosexual sex acts.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? None, because it's not illegal.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes. See (1)

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes - but in one's Identity Certificate, one will be listed as "Trans (MTF/FTM)" in their gender section.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Commonly yes, but alternatives include a medical waiver that signifies "complete medical transition" - a term that is quite hotly debated in Palmyrion.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes. We have, in fact, a transgender Medal of Valour recipient for her actions in the 2016-2018 Reunion War. (Her gruesome fate in the hands of a Muslim extremist gang is an entirely another story)
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining?
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? Yes.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? The Supreme Court has affirmed in a 2016 ruling that denying access to basic services and commodities upon the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil offence.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? "Hate speech" in Palmyrion is defined as "incitation to lawlessness against a certain demographic", which effectively makes it incitation based on prejudice against a demographic.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes. Religious organisations are not obliged to officiate same sex weddings.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? No.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? Surrogacy is generally societally discouraged, with adoption being socially preferred.

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes; blood donors are subject to screenings regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? As part of the comprehensive sex education curriculum of the Royal Commonwealth, yes.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? By law.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes. Anyone caught being a conversion therapy practitioner is arrested and employed in our analogue to MK-ULTRA.

[Lemlar]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? none
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? yes 20

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? yes
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? no
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? yes

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? no
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? yes
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? no

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? no
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? none
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? no

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? no
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? yes
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? no

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? no
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? no
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? no
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? no

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? no
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? no
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law?
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? we never discovered it

If anyone asks, my nation only has about 17,000 people in it.

[Lower lavland]

Sexual Activity
1.Is Sexual Activity Between 2 Consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2.If it's illegal what are the punishment for it? None.
3.Is The age for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can Citizens of your nation change legal gender? Yes.
2. Can Citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No.

Military Rights
1.Are Openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2.If no,are closeted LGBTQ+ citizens require to undergo a"Gay test"(like the one in Turkey) before joining?No.
3. If yes and Your nation imposes conscription,are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? No,We don't have conscription law in Lower Lavland.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Absolutely, discrimination in any form is illegal under Lower Lavland Constitution.
2.If no,are there laws that ban such discrimination?N/A
3.Is speech that mocks or insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation?No.

Recognition of Same-sex Relationship
1. Does Your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof?No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil unions in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? As of March 2021 Same-sex marriage is legal in all part of Lower Lavland..so Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can Openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil unions or marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can Openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil unions or marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can Openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no,is this banned for straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights

1. Are Openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes.
2. Is same-sex education taught in your nation's school?No.
3 Referring to questions 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? N/A
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes.

[Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? YES, the age of consent differs by canton

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? YES
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery?? YES
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender?? Depends from canton

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? YES
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? NO, It would be inconstitutional
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? Conscription can be imposed in case of serious international crisis or war, in that case YES

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? YES
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? Theorically YES, but effectively only i rare case there are a condemn, (in these case there was a serious discrimination speechs, what incite violence and discrimination and killing of homosexuals).

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? NO
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? YES, in cantos what their legislation expect a civil union institute alternative to a marriage (what by constitution must be granted to also same-sex people).
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? YES, it's a constitutional rights

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? YES
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? YES
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Depends from canton
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? Depends from canton

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? YES, in all cantons
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? YES, in all cantons
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Naturally
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? YES, by a law enacted by KonfoderalenTag after a sentence of inconstitutionality by the Confederal Constitutional Supreme Court

[Cavirfi]

NOTICE: The first question in the Recognition of Relationships category has "or the prohibition of it thereof" so if your nation bans the prohibition of same-sex marriage, you can answer yes on that question, just like the nations that ban same-sex marriage.

[North Sonovia]

It's 3:04 AM where I am right now, so I think I'll just reserve a spot on this thread to comment on tomorrow.

Edit: I can fill all this in now. I just won't use the [x]/[o]/[] system. Plain yeses, nos, and somewhat's. Let's begin now.

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? It's not illegal.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No, but it is required to legally be recognized as transsexual (which differs from transgender).

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? No.
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? No, but they have the choice to join if they want to.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Homosexuality wasn't a very common topic to hear about in my country (at the time), and trans people didn't exist (at the time) either, when my constitution was written, so no.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? This depends on what type of "discrimination" you mean. A doctor is forced to cater for a trans person for whatever needs they may have if that trans person decides to stay with the same doctor. If you mean baking wedding cakes for the LGBTQIA+, the bakers have the right to refuse out of morals.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No, it's free speech, although using slurs against the LGBTQIA+ is considered a dick move by the majority of North Sonovian society.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Sure.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes, but a pastor is allowed to refuse service. Just find another pastor to wed you.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? No.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? Yes.

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes, but although my nation is modern-tech, we're slightly behind the rest of the world in scientific advancement, so scientists are unsure if the blood of a homosexual person is different than the blood of a heterosexual person. Therefore, bags of blood are marked with LGBTQIA+ symbols.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes, but students are protected by confidentiality law between students and schools when it comes to student schedules, making sure students can't get outed for taking those classes.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Naturally at first, then by law. Additional laws were added on to protect LGBTQIA+ curious students.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? It's not illegal, but it's allowed to be taken only by people who want that service. Nobody's forced to take it.

[Cavirfi]

It's 3:04 AM where I am right now, so I think I'll just reserve a spot on this thread to comment on tomorrow.

Take your time, comrade.

[Exxosia]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? No draft.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No (it does not ban any discrimination)
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? No.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Naturally.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No. However it is highly restricted and the person must voluntarily pursue it for their own reasons. There are a great number of safety nets and levels of bureaucracy in the system to make sure their is no coercion and that the conversion therapy is 100% the will and desire of the individual.

[Aikoland]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes, the age of consent is uniformly set at 15 years of age.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No, all one requires to legally change their gender is a signed document from one's doctor affirming that they have been undergoing the appropriate treatment for gender transition. (Which, under modern Aikolandais law, is 'hormone replacement therapy')

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A, conscription was abolished in 1973.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? No.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Yes, while local laws banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation were passed beginning in the late 1980s, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation became illegal nationwide in 2003 and discrimination on the basis of gender identity became illegal nationwide in 2016.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? While our nation does have anti-hate speech laws and the LGBT+ community does fall under these provisions, the law is mostly only enforced in instances where one is implicitly or explicitly calling for violence against the LGBT+ community, not merely mocking or insulting them.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes, same-sex civil unions have been legally recognised since 2002.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes, same-sex marriages have been legally recognised and performed since 2014.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? It is not mandated at a national level, although there is presently debate in Parliament over whether or not same-sex sexual education should be added to the national curriculum standards for sexual education.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? N/A
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No, although a ban on conversion therapy for minors has been proposed in Parliament.

[Aerlanica]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes

2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A

3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Only if they are willing, and only after age eighteen; this law extends to all elective surgeries.

2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, however emergency surgeries to save people lives take priority, and any elective surgeries will be suspended during a time of crisis.

3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Yes

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes

2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A

3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? Yes, everyone is included in the draft unless they have a debilitating health issue such as Asthma.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? All discrimination of any forms are banned

2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A

3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No; friends joking with each other will not be prosecuted and neither will homophobic speech. However, insulting speech aimed at belittling or mocking a person in general will make people will think you are kind of a jerk, so it is effectively social suicide.


Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No

2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes

3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes

3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? If the parents are medically unable to have children and if all parties are accepting, then yes. This also extends to heterosexual couples as well.

4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well?

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes.

2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes

3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? It falls under the mandatory sex education, which prioritises focusing on all basic aspects of sexual life.

4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes; any institutionalised action aiming to forcefully change, alter or otherwise affect a persons physical or mental characteristics is illegal.

[Tinhampton]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it?
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, but this must be on the provision of free and informed consent (and related hoops that must be jumped through).
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Yes, but only to those aged 21 or over.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes - (what little remains of) the Tinhamptonian Army, like all employers, is required not to discriminate in employment due to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sexual characteristics.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining?
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft?

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Not yet...
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Yes - as consolidated in Section 25A of the Education Act 1963, Section 5A of the Trade in Goods Act 1938, Section 2 of the Fair Employment Act 2000, and Section 1 of the Discrimination Act 2004. And, of course, elsewhere.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? Tinhampton does not ban speech simply because it insults a particular group. It does prohibit speech which is offensive, threatening or insulting to a person based on SOGIESC and such of the like, however. It was unanimously ruled by the Tinhamptonian Supreme Court in Union of Gay and Lesbian Tinhamptonians vs Gallagher (2006) that "the mere quotation of religious scriptures in a manner which expresses concern at an individual's sexual behaviour does not automatically meet the tests applied in Tinhamptonian law for what are commonly referred to as "hate speech offences" regarding sexual orientation any more than stating such a simple, otherwise ungrounded concern would."

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? The Tinhamptonian Constitution's Thirty-Sixth Amendment legalises same-sex marriage; see below.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? No. It has been impossible for anybody, regardless of sexual orientation, to enter a civil partnership with another person since December 31st 2014; all civil partnerships in force on that date were automatically converted to marriages.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? All individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or marital status, are allowed to adopt... although very few actually do so.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? As above.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes: Section 5A of the Trade in Goods Act 1938 has extraterritorial application towards all entities offering goods and services to Tinhamptonians, regardless of location.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well?

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes. The Tinhamptonian government required men who had sex with men to wait six months before giving blood from September 1986 until the passage of GA#546, the Blood Donation Safety and Equality Act, in April 2021.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Same-sex relationships are taught about in Tinhamptonian schools.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? For the most part, comprehensive sexuality education was forcibly rolled out in Tinhamptonian schools through the (municipal) Education Act of 2007.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes, but only effective from July 1st 2021.

[Jianxi Fujian Soviet]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? it is not.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? no
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? no
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? we do not recognize the concept of "gender" as such.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? yes, in fact wqe have universal conscription.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? no
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? yes, they are expected to behave to the same standard any other citizen is.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? only in the same manner as we ban racial discriminations for instance
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination?
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? we do not ban speech.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? no.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation?
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation?

We do not utilize any state unions. The only remotely related thjing is the "Caregivers Act" of 1971: any number of consenting adults may register as such when they take responsibility for a ward. Caring for a disabled or elderly person, a child (be it adopted or their own), we wish to reward those who take care of others. The other comparable thing we have is the request for shared housing, usually the biggest step a relationship takes and celebrated by relatives and friends: Housewarming parties pretty muich equal weddings these days. There are also laws regarding adults' relationships: to prevent meddling relatives or self-proclaimed moral guardians from interfering and top ensure every citizen is free to live the way he or she desires.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes, provided the conditions set for adoptions in general are met.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? see above
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Surrogacy as such is illegal.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well?

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? yes
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? yes, same as any other.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? by law.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes, since it has proven to be ineffective.

[The Imagination Animals]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? NO!
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? It can lead you straight to the death penalty.
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? There is none for homosexual acts. Heterosexual acts can only be done after marriage and for reproducing ONLY! Casual sex is strictly forbidden.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Tes

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? NO!
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? Yes
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? While men are conscripted, they will only conscript straight men. Gay men may not serve in the military.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? NO! In fact, they enforce discrimination against the LGBTQ+ citizens.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? NO!
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? NO!

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? YES!
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? No.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? NO!

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? NO!
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? No
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? NO
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? No

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? NO WAY!!
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? No; it's actually a forbidden topic.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? No
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No.

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, it is included in the national healthcare coverage.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? No.
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A, we do not have conscription.

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Yes, in all forms.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A.
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? In some cases, such as verbal assault.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A.

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes, as long as they pass a test that confirms they have no diseases in their blood.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Law.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes.

[Perikuresu]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes, but the person of concern must be over the age of 18
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes, but the person of concern must be over the age of 18
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? Yes

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A, No conscription, but if there is, yes

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Not specifically
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? Yes
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes, but paid surrogacy is illegal
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Law
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No, as long as the person of concern gives medical consent

[Droiden]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A, no draft

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? There is no explicit constitution, but discrimination is illegal, so yes.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? Open threats are illegal, but otherwise no.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? The prohibition of SSM is illegal
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? By law, as pre-revolution Droiden made it illegal
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No.

[Davao and Mati]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes, 16

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No, its optional

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining?
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? Yes, just like everybody else and conscription is activated only in wartime

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Yes through the Lese Majeste Act of 1998 and various federal and state laws
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? Open threats are explicitly prohibited, but otherwise no.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes, regardless of sexual orientation
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes, but they must be HIV negative(even on heterosexuals, HIV negative is also a must before donating blood)
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? By law, through Education Act of 1971(federal)
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? Yes, since 2000 after all five federal nations(Kingdom of Davao, Kingdom of Mati, Principality of Valencia, Principality of Butuan and Duchy of Surigao) issued a joint statutory law and a royal assent is signed afterwards.

[Destyntine]

Sexual Activity
1. Is sexual activity between 2 consenting adults of the same sex legal? Yes.
2. If it's illegal, what are the punishments for it? N/A
3. Is the age of consent for heterosexual and homosexual activity equal? Yes.

Gender Identity
1. Can citizens of your nation change their legal gender? Yes.
2. Can citizens of your nation undergo gender transitional surgery? Yes.
3. Is gender transitional surgery REQUIRED for one to change their legal gender? No.

Military Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ Citizens allowed to join your nation's military? Yes.
2. If no, are closeted LGBTQ+ Citizens required to undergo a "gay test" (like the one in Turkey) before joining? N/A
3. If yes and your nation imposes conscription, are LGBTQ+ citizens included in the draft? N/A (Drafting is illegal)

Discrimination Protections
1. Does your nation's constitution ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens? Yes.
2. If no, are there laws that ban such discrimination? N/A
3. Is speech that mocks/insults the LGBTQ+ Community banned in your nation? No.

Recognition of Same-Sex relationships
1. Does your nation have constitutional limits that ban same-sex marriage/civil unions or the prohibition thereof? No.
2. Can 2 citizens of the same sex register for a civil union in your nation? Yes.
3. Can 2 citizens of the same sex marry each other in your nation? Yes.

Adoption Rights
1. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are not in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
2. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens who are in a same-sex civil union/marriage adopt children? Yes.
3. Can openly LGBTQ+ citizens adopt children through a surrogacy? Yes.
4. If no, is this banned for Straight citizens as well? N/A

Misc. Rights
1. Are openly LGBTQ+ citizens allowed to donate blood? Yes.
2. Is same-sex sex education taught in your nation's schools? Yes, if given permission by a parent/guardian.
3. Referring to Question 2, if yes, did this come about naturally or by law? Naturally.
4. Is conversion therapy illegal in your nation? No, an individual may undergo conversion therapy if they want to.