National

In 1977, consensual sex between same-sex couples became lawful at age fifteen (15) years [R1.1].

National

In June 2006, Denmark's parliament passed a controversial law allowing lesbian couples and single women the right to free artificial insemination at public hospitals [R1.1].

Previously:

In July 1998, the Danish Parliament voted against lifting the nation's ban on artificial insemination of single women [R1.2].

The law did not ban lesbian insemination that takes place outside of a medical setting [R1.2].

In June 1997, the Parliament of Denmark banned lesbians from obtaining artificial insemination in state-run or private clinics [R1.3].

National

In May 2006, Denmark was reported as providing some form of immigration benefits to the same-sex partners of citizens and permanent residents [R1.3] or recognition of same-sex couples for immigration purposes [R1.2].

A relatively new addition to the list of provisions enshrined in the 1951 UN Convention entitles a person to apply for refugee status – "sexual orientation" owes its inclusion to a growing understanding in a handful of countries that lesbians and gays constitute a distinct social group. This article has been invoked to grant asylum to lesbians and gay men in Denmark [R1.1].

Courts & Tribunals

On 04 February 2013, the refugee appeals board (Flygtningenævnet) was reported to have granted asylum to Fernanda Milan, a Guatemalan transgender person, due to risk of persecution in her home country [R2.4].

On 29 January 2013, the refugee appeals board (Flygtningenævnet) set a precedent by granting asylum to a gay man from Afghanistan because he is at high risk of persecution if he returns home. In the past the board has argued that refugees can hide their sexuality or religion if it puts them at risk of ill-treatment in their home country [R2.3].

On 20 September 2012, the Refugee Board (Flygtningenævnet) reportedly would reconsider an application for asylum from a transgender Guatemalan woman Fernandina Milan, who says she will be killed if she returns to her homeland [R2.2].

In March 1996, the Refugee Review Board granted a 26-year old Armenian gay man refugee status because Armenia allegedly mistreats homosexuals [R2.1].

National

In August 1999, Sweden, Denmark and Norway signed an international treaty to recognize each other's domestic partnerships [R1.1].

In July 1999, two non-Danish citizens could enter into registered partnership if both partners had stayed in Denmark for at least two years [R1.2].

In 1989, Denmark became the first country to legalize marriage-like registered partners, offering same-sex partners most or all rights of marriage [R1.3].

National

From 01 July 1996, discrimination based on sexual orientation by private employers is unlawful as is discrimination in other areas which has been prohibited for years [R1.1].

National

In 2001, Denmark was reported to extend sex-change benefits to citizens [R1.1].

National

In 1933, consensual sex between same-sex couples was decriminalised [R1.1].

National

On 07 June 2012, a Bill was passed by the parliament in an 85–24 vote, approving same sex marriage and weddings in the Church of Denmark – effective 15 June [R1.4].

On 13 March 2012, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said the government would introduce long-expected draft legislation to legalize same-sex marriages with effect from 15 June [R1.3].

On 23 October 2011, Minister Manu Sareen announced Government plans to introduce gay marriage legislation in the new year, with same-sex couples to be allowed to marry on Church of Denmark premises. Some senior religious figures oppose the plans [R1.2].

Since 1989, the law in Denmark has recognised registered partners, offering same-sex partners most or all rights of marriage [R1.1].

National

In 1978, the Defense Ministry ruled that sexuality was not the government's business [R1.1].

Previously:

Until 1954, homosexuals were denied the right to serve. From 1955 until 1978, they were allowed to serve only in the Home Guard [R1.1].

National

On 04 May 2010, parliament voted in favour of gay couples in civil partnerships being granted the right to adopt children together [R1.1].

In March 2009, a proposal to grant partners registered in civil unions the right to adopt unrelated children both domestically and internationally won a majority vote in parliament [R1.2].

In November 2002, the country's two largest parties, the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party, both said that they are ready to discuss a proposal by the Social Liberal Party that would give gay couples the same rights as heterosexuals to adopt children [R1.3].

Since July 1999, a partner in a registered partnership can adopt the children of her/his partner unless the child is adopted from a foreign country [R1.4].