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The age of majority is understood to be 21 years for a man and 19 years for a woman (Niue Act 1966. Part 21. Marriage. 526 Marriage of Minors) [L1.2].

In May 2011, reportedly the age of consent had been equalised [R1.1].

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The law does not recognise same-sex marriages or domestic relationships [R1.1].

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Section 14 of the Public Health Ordinance permits the Chief Medical Officer to order a person to undergo medical examination in relation to infectious disease. Niue has instituted a policy of requiring HIV testing for all visitors staying longer than two months [R1.2], [R1.1].

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On 19 September 2007, consensual sex between same-sex couples was decriminalised with the repeal of Section 170 and 171 of the Niue Act 1966 (New Zealand) [L1.2], [R1.1]

Previously:

Under the Niue Act 1966 (New Zealand) "buggery" was an offence (Section 170). Attempted buggery and indecent assault between males are offences and consent is no defence (Section 171).

Niue law did not recognise consent to homosexual acts between men. Anal sex in any circumstances was prohibited by Section 170 of the Niue Act 1966 (New Zeasland), and "acts of indecency" between males are prohibited by Section 171. The law did not recognise consent as a defence to a charge under either section. The law was silent on the issue of sexual acts between females [R1.0].