LGBT rights in the Central African Republic
LGBT rights in the Central African Republic  |
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 Central African Republic |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Military service | Unknown |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships |
No |
| Adoption | – |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the Central African Republic may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in the Central African Republic, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.[1]
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[edit] Laws regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal.[1] However, the U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "the penalty for 'public expression of love' between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When the relationships involve a child, the sentence is two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons they believed to be involved in homosexual activity."[2]
[edit] Recognition of same sex relationships
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.
[edit] Discrimination protections
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
[edit] Living conditions
The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "while there is official discrimination based on sexual orientation, there were no reports of the government targeting gays and lesbians. However, societal discrimination against homosexual conduct persisted during the year, and many citizens attributed the existence of homosexual conduct to undue Western influence."[3]
