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GREENLAND

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Adoption of Children Legislation/Cases/References
(see also CUSTODY, FOSTERING)
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In 1996, the law in Greenland did not allow adoption by same-sex couples [R1].
R1 Adelaide Gay Times: "Finland Partnership Bill Introduced" 21 JUN 96
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Age of Consent Legislation/Cases/References
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As Greenland is a self-governing province of Denmark, where the age of consent for consensual sex between same-sex couple in Denmark is reported to be 15 years, it may be reasonable to infer that the law in Greenland "inherited" or "adopted" the same age of consent.
   
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Assisted Reproduction Technology
Artificial Insemination, In Vitro Fertilisation, Surrogacy		 Legislation/Cases/References
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In 1996, the law in Greenland did not allow lesbians or same-sex couples access to artificial-conception services [R1].
R1 Adelaide Gay Times: "Finland Partnership Bill Introduced" 21 JUN 96
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Discrimination Legislation/Cases/References
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In July 2008, it was reported that a new law that made it unlawful to discriminate against homosexuals was to be introduced in Greenland [R1.1].
R1.1 PinkNews.co.uk: "Greenland to Introduce Discrimination Protection for Gays" 30 JUL 08
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Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
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In 1996, consensual sex between same-sex couples was lawful in Greenland [R1].
R1 ILGA: "Annual Report 1996 - Part II" 1996
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Partners Legislation/Cases/References
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In 1996, the law in Greenland recognised same-sex couples, granting registered partners all the rights of marriage except access to adoption, church weddings and artificial-conception services [R1].
R1 Adelaide Gay Times: "Finland Partnership Bill Introduced" 21 JUN 96
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