| 词条 | LGBT rights in Montserrat | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| location_header = Montserrat | image = LocationMontserrat.png | caption = Montserrat | legal_status = Legal since 2001 | gender_identity_expression = - | recognition_of_relationships = No | recognition_of_relationships_restrictions = | adoption = | military = UK responsible for defence | discrimination_protections = Yes, sexual orientation only }}Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Montserrat face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Montserrat since 2001.[1] Law regarding same-sex sexual activityBefore 2001, anal sex and oral sex for both heterosexuals and male homosexuals were criminal offences. Lesbian activity has never been illegal in Montserrat. Sexual acts between two consenting adults in private were expressly decriminalised by an Order in Council in Montserrat (and other British Overseas Territories) by the British Government pursuant to Sections 3(1) and 3(7) of the Caribbean Territories (Criminal Law) Order, 2000.[2] According to section 4 of the order, the law was passed retrospectively. There are two exceptions to the law: group sex and sex in public remain criminal offences and may also lead to charges under gross indecency and other minor sexual offence laws.[3] As a British Overseas Territory, Montserrat is required to comply with its obligations under international human rights instruments. Specifically, this includes an adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights, which highlights a responsibility to ensure non-discrimination and equality.[4] Recognition of same-sex relationships{{main|Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories}}Same-sex marriage and civil unions are not legal in Montserrat. Article 10(1) of the Constitution reads: Notwithstanding anything in section 16, every man and woman of marriageable age (as determined by or under any law) has the right to marry a person of the opposite sex and to found a family.[5] Discrimination protectionsArticle 16 of the Montserrat Constitution and Article 79 of the Labour Code ban discrimination based on sexual orientation:[5][6] The expression "discriminatory" means affording different treatment to different persons on any ground such as sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.[5] Living conditionsThe gay scene is very limited. There are no gay bars, nightclubs or venues in Montserrat,[7] though several hotels welcome gay tourists and have non-discrimination policies.[10] While Montserrat society tends to be tolerant of same-sex relationships, open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend.[8] Summary table
See also{{Portal|LGBT|Montserrat|Human rights}}
References1. ^State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6IEmVxpKn?url=http://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf |date=2013-07-19 }} {{North America topic|LGBT rights in}}{{LGBT unions and rights in the territories of the United Kingdom}}{{LGBT-law-stub}}{{Montserrat-stub}}2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/world/united_kingdom/uknews35.htm |title=Britain Scraps Homosexuality Laws |publisher=Glapn.org |date= |accessdate=19 January 2011}} 3. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.islandsun.com/archives/2000-December/211200/local3-v4i35.html |title=Local News – British Virgin Islands |publisher=Island Sun |date= |accessdate=19 January 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713064306/http://www.islandsun.com/archives/2000-December/211200/local3-v4i35.html |archivedate=13 July 2011 |df= }} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/country-profile/north-central-america/british-virgin-islands/?profile=all |title=Country Profile: British Virgin Islands (British Overseas Territory) |publisher=Fco.gov.uk |date= |accessdate=19 January 2011}} 5. ^1 2 {{Cite web|url=http://constitution.gov.ms/?page_id=75 |title=Constitution of Montserrat Part I: Fundamental Rights & Freedoms|publisher=Government of Montserrat|date= |accessdate=15 July 2014}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Labour-Code-2012.pdf |title=LABOUR CODE 2012|publisher=Government of Montserrat|date= |accessdate=15 July 2014}} 7. ^[https://www.globalgayz.com/gay-life-in-montserrat/ Gay Life in Montserrat] 8. ^1 [https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/montserrat/local-laws-and-customs Montserrat: Local laws and customs] 4 : LGBT rights in British Overseas Territories|LGBT rights in the Caribbean|Politics of Montserrat|Montserratian law |
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