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ICELAND

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Access to Children
Adoption of Children
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Adoption of Children Legislation/Cases/References
(see also CUSTODY, FOSTERING)
1.

National

As from June 2000, registered gay spouses were permitted to adopt each other's biological children [R1.1].

R1.1 Melbourne Star Observer: "Iceland Expands Gay Rights" 30 JUN 00
Age of Consent Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

When a person is fourteen (14) years old she/he can consent to sexual intercourse [R1.1].

R1.1 Interpol: Sexual offences against children Spring 2006
Assisted Reproduction Technology
Artificial Insemination, In Vitro Fertilisation, Surrogacy
Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

As at April 1996, the law in Iceland does not permit lesbians to access assisted reproduction technology [R1.1].

R1.1 Melbourne Star Observer: "Iceland Moves" 12 APR 96
Asylum, Immigration, Refugees Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

In 2005, Iceland reportedly recognized same-sex couples for immigration purposes [R1.1].

R1.1 Immigration Equality: "Uniting American Families Act Introduced into the U.S. Congress" 22 JUN 05
Custody of Children Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

As from June 1996, gay and lesbian partners in Iceland are allowed joint custody of each other's biological children [R1.1].

R1.1 New Zealand Express: "Joint Custody Allowed" 04 JUL 96
Discrimination Legislation/Cases/References
(see also HARASSMENT)
1.

National

In February 2007, Iceland reportedly had banned mistreatment based on sexual orientation [R1.1].

One new law criminalises any action that humiliates, degrades, slanders or defames an individual or group based on sexual orientation.

A second law makes it a crime to deny a service or commercial transaction based on sexual orientation.

R1.1 Brother Sister: "Gay Hate A Crime" 20 FEB 97
Melbourne Star Observer: "Iceland Bans Anti-Gay Bias" 07 FEB 97
Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

Consensual sex between same-sex couples was decriminalised in 1940 [R1.1].

R1.1 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
Marriage Legislation/Cases/References
(see: PARTNERS)
   
Partners Legislation/Cases/References
1.

National

In 1996, the Althing, Iceland's legislative assembly, made law a bill which officially recognises gay partnerships [R1.1].

The registered partnership law came into effect June 27th 1996 [R1.2].

R1.1 Brother Sister: "Iceland Recognises Gay Marriages" 13 JUN 96
Melbourne Star Observer: "Iceland Moves" 12 APR 96
R1.2 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
ILGA: "Annual Report - Part 1" 1996

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