Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since 2007 Recognition of
relationships No | Discrimination protections No Adoption No | |
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niue may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
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Laws against homosexuality
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niue. Even though Niue is a realm of New Zealand, homosexuality has been legal since 2007 (while in New Zealand since 1986).
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Same-sex unions are not recognized (even though they are in New Zealand).
References
LGBT rights in Niue Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA