Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53g
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Greece noted that anti-discrimination measures include criminal sanctions in the case of hate crimes and hate speech in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. This is now complemented by a new law recognizing civil partnership for same-sex couples, and the abolishment of article 347 of the criminal code, which provided a higher age of consent for male homosexual acts;
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