Gay rights in Estonia
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[edit] Laws against homosexuals
Homosexual sex, which was illegal in the Soviet Union, was legalised in Estonia in 1992. The age of consent was equalized in 2001. Homosexuals are not banned from military service. There is no law against homosexuals.
[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law
As an obligation for acceptance into the European Union, Estonia transposed an EU directive into its own laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment from 1 May 2004.
[edit] Recognition of same sex couples
The government is currently asking for a public discussion on legal recognition of same-sex couples (see Same-sex marriage in Estonia).
[edit] Gay life in the country
There are several gay clubs in Tallinn. Pride parades have been organised since 2004. Elsewhere in Estonia, however, the sparse population means there is no gay scene.
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