Entry #5498: Homosexual activity in Samoa

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RegionSamoa
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateJan 1, 1961
End DateSep 5, 2018
Description5-7 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf


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NoteUp to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.5-7 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending. 5-7 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
End DateJul 5, 2018Jul 20, 2018

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End DateJun 14, 2018Jul 5, 2018

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End DateJun 7, 2018Jun 14, 2018
NoteUp to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced.Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
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Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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End DateMar 8, 2017Jun 7, 2018

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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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NoteUp to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced.
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Up to 5 years in prison under the crime of sodomy. Not enforced.

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