LGBT rights in Uzbekistan

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LGBT rights in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Male illegal
Female legal[1]
Penalty:
 up to 3 years
Military service No[citation needed]
Discrimination protections No[citation needed]
Family rights
Recognition of
relationships		 No[citation needed]
Adoption No[citation needed]

Sex between two men is illegal in Uzbekistan. Punishment ranges from a fine to 3 years in prison.

Penal Code 1994/95 (revised 2001)

  • § 120

“Besoqolbozlik, that is, voluntary sexual intercourse of two male individuals – shall be punished with imprisonment up to three years.” [2]

See also[edit]

Portal icon LGBT portal
Portal icon Human rights portal
Portal icon Uzbekistan portal

References[edit]

  1. ^ State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults
  2. ^ Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan On Enactment of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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