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| Region | Ayeyarwady |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1861 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under colonial era statutes, homosexuality is illegal in Myanmar with up to 20 years in prison. Torture and vigilante executions are also common. |
| Sources | https://www.mmtimes.com/news/year-end-review-lgbt-rights.html |
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Revision History (3)
edited by Jackninja5
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1826 | Jan 1, 1861 |
| Description | Under colonial era statutes, homosexuality is illegal in Myanmar with up to 20 years in prison. Torture and vigilante executions are also common. | |
| Sources | https://www.mmtimes.com/news/year-end-review-lgbt-rights.html |
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) | Legal |
| Description | 8 to 14 years in prison. Not enforced. | |
| Sources | No |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "Homosexuality is illegal in Myanmar since 1861."