LGBT rights in The Gambia

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LGBT rights in the Gambia
The Gambia
The Gambia
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Illegal[1]
Penalty:
 Up to 14 years imprisonment[1]
Gender identity/expression -

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the Gambia face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the Gambia.

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[edit] Laws against homosexuality

Under Article 144 of the Criminal Code, any same-sex sexual act is punishable with up to 14 years imprisonment.[1] Originally, Gambia's law only applied to males, but was updated in 2005 to apply to lesbians as well.[2]

President Yahya Jammeh, Gambia's military ruler, said in May 2008 that stricter laws against homosexuals would soon be introduced and vowed to "cut off the head" of any homosexual caught in his country.[3] Jammeh later retracted the beheading threat, but stood by a threat to hunt down and expel homosexuals from their houses.[4]

[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships

Same-sex couples have no legal recognition.

[edit] Discrimination protections

There is no protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.

[edit] See also

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[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c Ottosson, Daniel (May 2008). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults". International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). pp. Page 15. http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2008.pdf. Retrieved 2009-05-05. 
  2. ^ http://allafrica.com/stories/200806120906.html
  3. ^ President plans to kill off every single homosexual - The Gambia - Religion - Sexuality - International - Governance - Africa
  4. ^ http://allafrica.com/stories/200806120906.html

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