Liechtenstein
ILGA-Europe Annual Review
Legal summary
ILGA-Europe news and articles
- Liechtenstein referendum on same-sex partnership recognition: 69% in favor (20/06/2011)
- The Liechtenstein Parliament adopts same-sex partnership (22/03/2011)
Anti-discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity are not prohibited on any areas.
Legal gender recognition of trans people
Liechtenstein has no administrative procedures for legal gender recognition.
Partnership recognition
In Liechtenstein same-sex couples are able enter into a registered partnership.
Parenting rights
Neither joint nor second parent adoption is available to same-sex couples in Liechtenstein.
Criminal law on hate speech/crime
Laws on hate and violence do not refer to sexual orientation or gender identity and do not recognise sexual orientation neither gender identity as aggravating factor.
Freedom of assembly/Pride events
Pride events have never taken place /never been applied for.
Criminal law on age of consent
The age of consent is equal for all sexual acts.
Asylum
Learn more about LGBTI asylum in Liechtenstein in our asylum section.


