Entry #5106: Homosexual activity in Senegal

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RegionSenegal
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateFeb 1, 1966
End DateSep 19, 2018
DescriptionOne to five years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23 https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/09/06/homosexuality-illegal-countries-gay-sex-india/


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NoteOne to two years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.One to five years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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One to two years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending. five years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23
http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23


https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/09/06/homosexuality-illegal-countries-gay-sex-india/
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http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23 http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23 https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/09/06/homosexuality-illegal-countries-gay-sex-india/

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ValueMale illegal, female uncertainMale illegal, female legal
End DateAug 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female uncertain
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End DateApr 4, 2018Apr 19, 2018
NoteOne to two years in prison. Not enforced.One to two years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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One to two years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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NoteOne to five years in prison. Not enforced.One to two years in prison. Not enforced.
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One to five years in prison. Not enforced. two years in prison. Not enforced.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdfhttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23
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http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.php#_edn23

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Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf
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https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

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End DateMar 1, 2018Mar 8, 2018
NoteOne to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)Not enforced.One to five years in prison. Not enforced.
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One to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)Not enforced. prison. Not enforced.

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End DateSep 6, 2017Mar 1, 2018

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NoteOne to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)One to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)Not enforced.
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One to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars) dollars)Not enforced.

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End DateNov 28, 2016Mar 19, 2017
NoteOne to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA.One to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)
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One to five years in prison; fine of 100,000 to 1,500,000 CFA. CFA ( US 170 to 2,600 dollars)

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