H A L F A C E N T U RY O F C H A N G E Over the years, Malta has experienced a definite and positive shift towards greater cultural acceptance of LGBT+ in all aspects of life. This, together with changes in legislation introduced by the government, saw the Maltese Islands rank at first place on the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Europe Index in 2016, 2017 and 2018. SAME-SEX SEXUAL ACTIVITY LEGALISED Being homosexual is decriminalised, allowing Maltese citizens to have a relationship or sexual contact with a person of the same sex without being accused of criminal actions.
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2002 LGB PERMITTED TO SERVE OPENLY IN THE MILITARY Lesbian and Gay people are allowed to serve in the military openly without being discriminated against for their orientation.
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