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Age of Consent Legislation/Cases/References
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In June 2001, the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia voted to adopt a new Penal code, that will replace the Criminal Code, in force since June 1, 1992, and make sexual relations between partners of the same-sex legal at 14 years, as for heterosexuals, instead of 16 years as in the former Criminal Code [R1.1].
R1.1 Tetu Quotidien: "Age of Consent Lowered in Estonia" 06 JUN 01
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Discrimination Legislation/Cases/References
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In 2004, discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation was made unlawful [R1.1].
R1.1 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
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Hate Crimes Legislation/Cases/References
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In 2006, hate crimes based on sexual orientation considered an aggravating circumstance [R1.1].
R1.1 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
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Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
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The law in Estonia was decriminalised in 1992 [R1.1] allowing consensual sex between same-sex couples [R1.2].
R1.1 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
R1.2 Capital Q: "Repeal of Gay Sex Laws" 05 NOV 97
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Partners Legislation/Cases/References
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Government Instrumentalities

In July 2008, it was reported that the Ministry of Justice in Estonia was preparing a draft law which would allow same-sex partners to register their cohabitation [R1.1].
R1.1 PinkNews.co.uk: "Estonia Debates Same-sex Partnerships " 30 JUL 08
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