LGBT rights in Lytera

Laws concerning LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender identities, such as non-binary) rights in the Kingdom of Lytera are entirely equal in theory,but due to Lytera's uncodified constitution, most of these are verbal, traditional laws. The first written law to directly protect people from discrimination was only passed in 2020, though a law dedicated to focusing on LGBT right has been proposed, based on a bill in Lytera's mutually recognised nation of Essexia's recent laws on the subject.

Transgender rights

While an official law hasn't been made specifically referring to gender rights, with the first written law to directly protect people from discrimination was only passed in 2020.

In government

Both Parliament & the Council use a person's preferred pronouns, including non-binary pronouns. Other members of parliament are required to use a person's preferred pronouns to pertain to decorum.

History

Lytera was the second nation in the Ruislip Tetrarchy to recognise LGBT relationships behind the Republic of Clubhausia. Due to the constitutions nature as uncodified, however, until 2020 no written law actually protected LGBT rights. This was rectified with the Act of Human Rights and Religion, though this mostly focused on Religious discrimination. A bill has been proposed to ensure more LGBT rights.

Public opinion

The majority of citizens are in favour of LGBT rights, however some oppose certain aspects such as recognition of same-sex couples and transgender rights.

Marriage

Same-Sex Marriage is legal in Lytera.

Adoption and family planning

Adoption by same-sex couples is legal. The law also allows both partners to be identified on the child's birth certificate by the words "parent".

Conversion therapy

Conversion therapy is illegal.

Viewpoints of political parties

The Royalist Party of Lytera are the most prominent LGBT supporters, as are the SD
The Green Party of Lytera, while not in government aside from the Council, have expressed similar views, though are less supportive of Transgender rights.
The Lyteran Workers Communist Party have not publicly stated any views on LGBT relationships.
The Lyteran Democratic Alliance are less supportive of LGB rights, and anti Transgender rights.
The Lyteran Nationalist Party are Anti-LGBT rights.

Prominent LGBT Lyterans

Amelia I - Transgender, Pansexual
Baron Joe - Gay
Duke Matthew - Bisexual

Category	Kingdom of Lytera
Same-sex sexual activity
Equal age of consent
Anti-discrimination laws in employment
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas
Hate crimes laws covering both sexual orientation and gender identity
Anti-hate speech legislation
Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. civil unions)
Marriage Equality (e.g. Same sex marriage)
Adoption by same-sex couples
Homosexuals allowed to serve openly in the military
Transsexuals allowed to serve openly in the military
Right to change legal gender
Access to in vitro fertilisation for lesbians
Homosexuals allowed to donate blood