Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 43
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The Human Rights Commission of New Zealand noted that, in New Zealand, criminal sanctions for same-sex behaviour between consenting adults had been removed 31 years ago, with the enactment of the Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986. Nor is gender diversity criminalized, as New Zealand does not have so-called “cross dressing” laws that criminalize gender expression.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
LGBTQI+
Year
2017
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Other
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Decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations and gender identity (covering also gender expression)