Session
Source of Reference
State under Review
Recommendation
Decriminalize homosexuality as well as protect freedom and privacy of persons.
Explanation
Noted.
Implementation notes
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 15) Front Line Defenders (FDL) noted that there are no laws protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons from discrimination. Under sharia law, as applied in the country, consensual same-sex sexual activity between men is punishable by death if witnessed by four individuals, and such activity between women is punishable by three months to two years in prison and a fine, according to articles 306 and 308 of the criminal code.
Para 15) Front Line Defenders (FDL) noted that there are no laws protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons from discrimination. Under sharia law, as applied in the country, consensual same-sex sexual activity between men is punishable by death if witnessed by four individuals, and such activity between women is punishable by three months to two years in prison and a fine, according to articles 306 and 308 of the criminal code.
Reference type
Response