| 词条 | LGBT rights in the Turks and Caicos Islands | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| location_header = Turks and Caicos Islands | image = Turksandcaicos.jpg | caption = Turks and Caicos Islands | legal_status = Legal since 2001 | gender_identity_expression = - | recognition_of_relationships = No | recognition_of_relationships_restrictions = | adoption = | military = UK responsibility | discrimination_protections = Yes, sexual orientation only }} Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 2001, and discrimination based on sexual orientation is constitutionally banned.[1] Nevertheless, same-sex couples are unable to marry or jointly adopt. Legality of same-sex sexual activitySame-sex sexual acts were expressly decriminalised under the United Kingdom's Caribbean Territories (Criminal Law) Order, 2000, which took effect on 1 January 2001.[2] The law received considerable local media coverage. The two largest newspapers (one of each belongs to the two largest political parties) described the law as "an affront to our country" and "the sissy law".[3] Recognition of same-sex relationships{{see also|Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories}}The Turks and Caicos Islands do not recognise same-sex unions. Article 10 of the Constitution reads: Every unmarried 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 found a family.[3] Discrimination protectionsArticle 16 of the Constitution bans discrimination based on sexual orientation:[3] In this section, "discriminatory" means affording different treatment to different persons attributable wholly or mainly to their respective descriptions such as by race, national or social origin, political or other opinion, colour, religion, language, creed, association with a national minority, property, sex, sexual orientation, birth or other status whereby persons of one such description are subjected to disabilities or restrictions to which persons of another such description are not made subject or are accorded privileges or advantages which are not accorded to persons of another such description. Living conditionsThe Turks and Caicos Islands are considered a safe destination for LGBT tourists. LGBT people tend to face no discrimination issues in resorts and very touristic areas.[4] Most Turks and Caicos inhabitants are quite tolerant of same-sex relationships.[3] Several gay-themed cruise ships have also been allowed to port in the islands.[3] There are no known gay rights organisations in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Several government education programmes on HIV/AIDS have reached out to gay men, though.[5] Homophobia in the Turks and Caicos Islands is mostly religious-based.[5] Following the passage of Proposition 8 in California, several religious preachers called on same-sex marriage to be constitutionally banned in island law. Religious groups have also opposed greater awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS, erroneously claiming that straight men and women cannot get infected.[5] Summary table
See also{{Portal|LGBT|Turks and Caicos Islands|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=19 July 2013 }} {{North America topic|LGBT rights in}}{{LGBT unions and rights in the territories of the United Kingdom}}{{LGBT-law-stub}}{{TurksCaicos-stub}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.ai/laws/TCLU/Caribbean%20Territories%20(Criminal%20Law)%20Order%202000/docs/Caribbean%20Territories%20(Criminal%20Law)%20Order%202000_03.pdf|title=Caribbean Territories (Criminal Law) Order, 2000|publisher=|accessdate=27 May 2018}} 3. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1681/pdfs/uksi_20111681_en.pdf|title=The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 2011|publisher=Government of United Kingdom (legislation.gov.uk).|date= |accessdate=30 January 2016}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.gaytravel.com/gay-guides/turks-caicos-islands/|title=Gay Guide to Turks and Caicos - GayTravel Guide for LGBTQ Travelers — Gay Bars & Clubs, Gay Friendly Hotels, Cruises, Tours, Events, Beaches, Weddings, Deals & Reviews|website=www.gaytravel.com|accessdate=27 May 2018}} 5. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=https://www.globalgayz.com/being-gay-in-turks-and-caicos-islands/|title=Being Gay in Turks & Caicos Islands|website=www.globalgayz.com|accessdate=27 May 2018}} 4 : LGBT rights in British Overseas Territories|LGBT rights in the Caribbean|Politics of the Turks and Caicos Islands|Turks and Caicos Islands law |
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