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: ''We recommend that the Government should take steps to ensure that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender status is made illegal in all overseas territories.''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmfaff/147/14706.htm#a24|title=2008 Overseas Territories Review}}</ref>
The influential [[Politics of Gibraltar#Gibraltar Women's Association/Gibraltar Women's Association|Gibraltar Women's Association]] (GWA) has called for the age consent to be
On 1 October 2009, new proposed legislation would enable the Government of Gibraltar to ask the [[Court system of Gibraltar|Supreme Court]] to test whether existing or draft laws are compatible with the Constitution. This would provide a simplified, purpose-built mechanism to deal with contentious issues such as the age of consent.<ref>[http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=17672 New Legislation] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227042549/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=17672|date=27 February 2012}}</ref>
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In August 2011, the gender-neutral ''Crimes Act 2011'' was approved, which sets an equal age of consent of 16 regardless of sexual orientation, and reflects the recent Supreme Court decision in statute law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=22526|title=Gibraltar Chronicle - The Independent Daily First Published 1801|publisher=Chronicle.gi|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103130416/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=22526|archivedate=3 November 2013|deadurl=yes|accessdate=2014-04-05}}</ref> The law took effect on 23 November 2012.<ref name="gibraltarlaws.gov.gi">[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2011-23o.pdf CRIMES ACT 2011]</ref>
=== Shared property and tenant rights ===
In late 2008, the lesbian couple of [[Nadine Rodríguez]] and [[Alicia Muscat]] tried to include each other on a shared rental agreement for an apartment through the [[Gibraltar Housing Allocation Committee]] but were denied that ability as same-sex partnerships are not recognized in Gibraltar; lesbian couples could not share legal responsibility in things like renting an apartment, in case something would happen to the other member of the couple. In December 2008, a local court ruled in their favor of the couple in that they be allowed to share a rental contract but the Government appealed this, In May 2009, their case appeared before the Supreme Court of Gibraltar who reaffirmed the rights of the couple.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2009/12/15/lesbians-win-gibraltar-housing-case|title=Lesbians Win Gibraltar Housing Case|date=2009-12-15|website=www.advocate.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> When they continued to be denied the ability to share a lease contract, they took the matter to the British courts, London’s Privy Council, to get their ability to share property recognized. The couple again proved successful in their claims.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dosmanzanas.com/2009/12/gibraltar-una-pareja-de-lesbianas-ve-reconocido-por-fin-su-derecho-a-alquilar-una-vivienda-en-iguales-condiciones-a-las-parejas-casadas.html|title=Gibraltar: una pareja de lesbianas ve reconocido por fin su derecho a alquilar una vivienda en iguales condiciones a las parejas casadas|website=dosmanzanas - La web de noticias LGTB|language=es|access-date=2019-06-05}}</ref><ref name=":6" />▼
=== Civil unions and legal recognition of relationships ===
Same-sex marriage was not legal in Gibraltar in 2008 and 2009 and the colony also did not recognized same-sex partnerships.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dosmanzanas.com/2009/05/una-pareja-de-lesbianas-de-gibraltar-denunciara-ante-la-justicia-britanica-la-discriminacion-en-materia-de-vivienda-en-el-penon.html|title=Una pareja de lesbianas de Gibraltar denunciará ante la justicia británica la discriminación en materia de vivienda en el Peñón|last=Dr.Turbio 7/05/2009 {{!}} 7:04|website=dosmanzanas - La web de noticias LGTB|language=es|access-date=2019-06-05}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://archivo.dosmanzanas.com/index.php/archives/6048|title=Dos manzanas » Blog Archive » Un juez de Gibraltar reconoce el derecho al alquiler conjunto a una pareja de lesbianas|access-date=2019-06-05}}</ref> In 2009, Equality Rights GGR requested the government approve legislation that would grant recognition to same-sex couples through civil unions.<ref name=":2" />
▲In late 2008, the lesbian couple of Nadine Rodríguez and Alicia Muscat tried to include each other on a shared rental agreement for an apartment but were denied that ability as same-sex partnerships are not recognized in Gibraltar; lesbian couples could not share legal responsibility in things like renting an apartment, in case something would happen to the other member of the couple. In December 2008, a local court ruled in their favor of the couple in that they be allowed to share a rental contract but the Government appealed this, In May 2009, their case appeared before the Supreme Court of Gibraltar who reaffirmed the rights of the couple.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> When they continued to be denied the ability to share a lease contract, they took the matter to the British courts to get their ability to share property recognized. The couple again proved successful in their claims.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dosmanzanas.com/2009/12/gibraltar-una-pareja-de-lesbianas-ve-reconocido-por-fin-su-derecho-a-alquilar-una-vivienda-en-iguales-condiciones-a-las-parejas-casadas.html|title=Gibraltar: una pareja de lesbianas ve reconocido por fin su derecho a alquilar una vivienda en iguales condiciones a las parejas casadas|website=dosmanzanas - La web de noticias LGTB|language=es|access-date=2019-06-05}}</ref>
In January 2014, the ''Civil Partnership Bill 2014'' was published for community consultation and headed for introduction in the [[Gibraltar Parliament]].<ref>[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/commandpapers/C04-2013.pdf Command Paper on a draft bill to make provision for civil partnerships]</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://www.yourgibraltartv.com/politics/6319-mar-21-civil-partnership-act-approved-erg-celebrates|title=Mar 21 - Civil Partnership Act Approved – ERG Celebrates|last=Team|first=YGTV|website=Your Gibraltar TV|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> On 21 March, the bill was approved by Parliament with no noticeable opposition.<ref>[http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/03/21/gibraltar-approves-civil-partnerships-bill/ Gibraltar approves civil partnerships bill]</ref><ref name=":7" /> The bill was given [[royal assent]] on 25 March. The law and related rules and [[regulations]] took effect on 28 March.<ref>[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2014-10o.pdf CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2014s038.pdf CIVIL PARTNERSHIP (FEES) REGULATIONS 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2014s039.pdf CIVIL PARTNERSHIP RULES 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2014-10M.pdf CIVIL PARTNERSHIP]</ref>
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On 26 October 2016, the ''Civil Marriage Amendment Bill 2016'' was passed in the [[Gibraltar Parliament]] with unanimous support from all 15 members present during the vote.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gbc.gi/news/equal-marriage-bill-passed-parliament-33549|title=Equal marriage bill passed by Parliament|date=26 October 2016|work=GBC: Gibraltar News|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217231128/http://www.gbc.gi/news/equal-marriage-bill-passed-parliament-33549|archivedate=17 December 2016}}</ref> The bill received [[royal assent]] on 1 November and took effect on 15 December 2016.<ref name="act">{{cite web|url=http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016-22.pdf|title=Civil Marriage Amendment Act 2016 [No. 22 of 2016]|date=1 November 2016|work=Government of Gibraltar|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217231602/http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016-22.pdf|archivedate=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref name="notice">{{cite web|url=http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016s248.pdf|title=Civil Marriage Amendment Act 2016 - Notice of Commencement|work=Government of Gibraltar|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217231845/http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2016s248.pdf|archivedate=17 December 2016}}</ref> The first legally recognized same-sex marriage in Gibraltar took place the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gbc.gi/news/first-same-sex-marriage-takes-place-rock-34024|title=First same-sex marriage takes place on the Rock|date=16 December 2016|work=GBC: Gibraltar News|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217232344/http://www.gbc.gi/news/first-same-sex-marriage-takes-place-rock-34024|archivedate=17 December 2016}}</ref>
The [[GSLP–Liberal Alliance]], who were [[Gibraltar general election, 2015|re-elected in 2015]], included the following commitment in their election manifesto: "We will now publish a Command Paper in order to take the views of the public on how to best deal with the request by some for civil marriage to be extended to same sex couples. We are totally committed both to ensuring that religious denominations are not forced to change their practices, beliefs or sacraments in any way and to the principle that the State must not discriminate between individuals based on the grounds of sexual orientation. The results of the responses to the Command Paper will be published by June [2016]."<ref name="GSLPmanifesto20153">[https://indd.adobe.com/view/b15f4b3e-1bf6-49bf-b835-6b151e42a83e GSLP/Liberals Manifesto 2015], pages 95-96</ref> The Equal Rights Group said it did not go far enough and asked for more commitment to introduce same-sex marriage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gbc.gi/news/erg-asks-more-commitment-equal-marriage-30939|title=ERG asks for more commitment on Equal Marriage|date=16 November 2015|work=GBC: Gibraltar News|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217225911/http://www.gbc.gi/news/erg-asks-more-commitment-equal-marriage-30939|archivedate=17 December 2016|deadurl=yes|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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=== Anti-discrimination legislation ===
When the Gibraltar constitution was being revised in 2006, sexual orientation was intentionally excluded from the list of specific non-discrimination categories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.panorama.gi/archive/110302/updates.htm|title=Panorama, Gibraltar's Online Daily, Gibraltar news|website=www.panorama.gi|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref>
The Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party Government, elected in 2011, announced plans to include sexual orientation in the goods and services anti-discrimination law (sexual orientation is already covered in employment anti-discrimination law since 2005). The party renewed this commitment in their manifesto for the 2015 election, in which they were re-elected.<ref name="GSLPmanifesto20152">[https://indd.adobe.com/view/b15f4b3e-1bf6-49bf-b835-6b151e42a83e GSLP/Liberals Manifesto 2015], pages 95-96</ref>
=== Hate crime legislation ===
A bill to amend the ''Crimes Act 2011'', that would criminalise both hatred and harassment on the ground of sexual orientation as a hate crime, was approved by the [[Gibraltar Parliament]] on 19 September 2013 and given [[royal assent]] on 25 September. The law took effect on 10 October 2013.<ref name="gibraltarlaws.gov.gi2">[http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2011-23o.pdf CRIMES ACT 2011]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2013-21.pdf|title=Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2013|publisher=|accessdate=27 May 2018}}</ref>
== Culture ==
Because of historic discrimination against lesbians and the illegality of homosexuality until 1992, many lesbians in Gibraltar married men to hide their orientation.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/places/spain-portugal-italy-greece-and-balkans/spanish-and-portuguese-political-geography/gibraltar|title=Gibraltar {{!}} Encyclopedia.com|website=www.encyclopedia.com|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> The ability to easily hide their orientation was also difficult in earlier periods as a lack of a large housing stock and the small size of Gibraltar meant the multiple generations of the same family often lived together.<ref name=":9" />
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