The Ottoman Empire, the predecessor of Turkey, decriminalized sodomy in 1858.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

It was illegal in Ottoman Empire until 1858. Oldest finding about banning Gaysexualty in Ottoman Empire were from 1515.

Following the expansion of the Mongol Empire, the Turks were to a certain extent affiliated with the ruling nation. The social organization of Mongol and Turkish tribes was based upon clan customs, its inner ways and habits were regulated by customary law. 
 
In the 13 century, Chingis Kahn established the Yasa, or Code of Laws and Ordinances, which his successors continued to rule by. Although some scholars suspect Chingis Khan's Yasa only codified existing customary law others believe it served to supplement and fill any gaps left by customary law, especially in criminal law. 
 
According to fragments from the Egyptian Historian Makrizi, sodomy was punishable by death as an offense against religion, morals, and established customs. 
 
Adultery was similarly defined as a crime punishable by death. Marriage was demarcated by a law that ordained "that the man should buy his wife" and hence prescribed strict gender roles on family operation.

LGBT Turks are deemed unfit to be parents. However, it is unclear if there is legislation to support this. It is also unclear when this policy began. However, same-sex adoptions are not permitted in Turkey; Turkish authorities have attempted to reclaim Turkish children adopted into foreign countries by same-sex couples.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The age of consent of 18 years is equal for everyone.

The difference between legal age of consent for Gaysexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Gaysexual men in Turkey cannot donate blood. The Turkish Red Crescent considers Gaysexuality to be a risk factor for HIV/AIDS.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Pride parades and related public events are blocked in Turkey, with law enforcement intervening. 
 
Turkey’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce requires online shops to mark LGBT-themed products with a minimum age of 18+. Companies who do not comply have their advertising suspended. 
Board members of the ministry agreed that not listing such products with a warning risks children’s ”mental, psychological and social development”.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

The Constitutional Court annulled the provision of the Turkish Civil Code that regulates the condition of "being unable to reproduce" in order to allow gender reassignment. The request for annulment of the condition of having a gender reassignment surgery in order to change the identity card was rejected.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Legal, but requires surgery and sterilization. 

Never was banned, officially legalized in 1988. In Turkey, the minimum age required to get sex reassignment surgery is 18. In order for one to legally change their gender, the surgery must be conducted at a state hospital.

There are no laws banning conversion therapies.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Banned as Hate Speech law but mostly not enforced. In 15 November 2022 Bullying children in schools is prohibited. Although the law does not specify any specifics, it is likely to include sexual orientation and identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Hate speech based on sexual orientation was included in the decisions of the Constitutional Court for the first time. The Constitutional Court stated that calling Gaysexuals "deviants" or "perverts" constitutes hate speech.

In Turkey, there are currently no laws in place to prevent discrimination against LGBT individuals in the areas of work, education, housing, health care, and public accommodations.

As a matter of fact , in the decision of the 22nd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation dated 24.09.2018 and numbered 2015/35120 Main, 2018/19675 , it is emphasized that discrimination due to the sexual orientation of the worker is within the scope of the prohibition (although the concept of "sexual preference" is used with an incorrect terminology) : The prohibition of discrimination can be added to this, due to the employee's sexual preference that does not cause any adverse effects in the workplace. Again, discrimination based on factors such as political reasons and worldview should be protected.” 

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Turkey does not legally recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Military personnel found to be Gaysexual are dismissed under laws that classify Gaysexuality as a "psychosexual disorder/illness". 
 
Military service for 6 months is mandatory for all men in Turkey. 
In order to be exempt, gay men must prove Gaysexuality by providing photographic evidence of them being on the receiving end of anal intercourse.

The ability for Gaysexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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