Entry #5475: Homosexual activity in Libya

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RegionLibya
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateNov 18, 1953
End DateSep 19, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html https://www.hrw.org/video-photos/interactive/2018/04/16/sexual-orientation-gender-identity-country-profiles#libya

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Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal

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End DateAug 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018

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End DateAug 1, 2018Aug 19, 2018

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End DateJul 19, 2018Aug 1, 2018

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End DateJul 9, 2018Jul 19, 2018

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End DateJul 2, 2018Jul 9, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending. up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.
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up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html		https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html


https://www.hrw.org/video-photos/interactive/2018/04/16/sexual-orientation-gender-identity-country-profiles#libya
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https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html https://www.hrw.org/video-photos/interactive/2018/04/16/sexual-orientation-gender-identity-country-profiles#libya

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End DateJun 22, 2018Jul 2, 2018

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End DateJun 13, 2018Jun 22, 2018

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End DateJun 4, 2018Jun 13, 2018
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html
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https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html

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End DateApr 19, 2018Jun 4, 2018

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End DateApr 15, 2018Apr 19, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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End DateApr 4, 2018Apr 15, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. State not functioning.up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.
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up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. State not functioning.

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End DateMar 20, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. State not functioning.
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up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending. State not functioning.

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End DateMar 8, 2018Mar 20, 2018
Descriptionup to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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End DateMar 1, 2018Mar 8, 2018
Description5 years in prison. Not enforced.up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.
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5 years in prison. Not enforced. up to 4 years in prison. Not enforced.

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End DateFeb 22, 2018Mar 1, 2018

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Description5 years in prison5 years in prison. Not enforced.
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5 years in prison prison. Not enforced.

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End DateNov 27, 2017Feb 22, 2018

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End DateNov 14, 2017Nov 27, 2017
Description4 years in prison or villante execution.5 years in prison
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4 years in prison or villante execution. 5 years in prison

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End DateSep 6, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Description5 years in prison under the crime of sodamy.4 years in prison or villante execution.
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5 years in prison under the crime of sodamy. 4 years in prison or villante execution.

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End DateAug 10, 2017Sep 6, 2017

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End DateMar 19, 2017Aug 10, 2017

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Old Value New Value
Description1-4 years in prison under the crime of sodamy.5 years in prison under the crime of sodamy.
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1-4 years in prison under the crime of sodamy. 5 years in prison under the crime of sodamy.

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End DateMar 7, 2017Mar 19, 2017
Description1-4 years in prison. 1-4 years in prison under the crime of sodamy.
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1-4 years in prison. prison under the crime of sodamy.
SourcesNohttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/
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No https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/

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End DateFeb 12, 2017Mar 7, 2017
DescriptionUp to 5 years in prison under the crime of unnatural/indecent acts.1-4 years in prison.
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Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of unnatural/indecent acts. 1-4 years in prison.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/No
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https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ No

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