Island, Bermuda
Is Bermuda LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Bermuda LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex marriage was legalised then replaced by a ban in 2018; the Privy Council upheld it in 2022. Civil partnerships exist; attitudes are conservative but tolerant in Hamilton.
LGBTQ+ laws in Bermuda
Same-sex marriage was banned again in 2022, but domestic partnerships are legal and the Human Rights Act protects against discrimination; society is mostly accepting.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
Quick answers
Is Bermuda safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex marriage was legalised then replaced by a ban in 2018; the Privy Council upheld it in 2022. Civil partnerships exist; attitudes are conservative but tolerant in Hamilton.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Bermuda?
No. Civil unions are recognized.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bermuda
- Government of Bermuda
- Bermuda Tourism Authority
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