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- April 3, 2002
Portugal in 2002 found itself in an ambiguous position; attempting both to defend the principles of equality promoted by the EU and, at the same time, to uphold the country's conservative moral standards, resulting from centuries of religious tradition and a lack of social debate. This article discusses the history and law surrounding sexual orientation in Portugal.
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