Male homosexuality was illegal in the former Soviet Union, including Estonia, although the situation seemed to be more liberal in Estonia than in most other parts of the Baltic states. Additionally, they are not required to undergo sex reassignment surgery, sterilisation or divorce their partner. Since June, transgender people in Estonia have been allowed to change their legal gender and name. As an obligation for acceptance into the European Union, Estonia transposed an EU directive into its own laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment from 1 May Discrimination of persons on grounds of religion or other beliefs, age, disability or sexual orientation is prohibited Since, the Penal Code has prohibited public incitement to hatred on the basis of sexual orientation. In February, the Tallinn Administrative Court allowed a lesbian woman to adopt her partner's children. However, due to the Registered Partnership Act, couples are allowed to adopt stepchildren. Same-sex couples cannot adopt jointly because Estonian law states that only a married couple can do so. MyDates - The best way to find long lasting love. Related: What are the most popular tours in Estonia? See all.

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