Current Version
| Region | Jordan |
| Issue | Equal age of consent |
| Status | Equal |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Jordan has reduced the age of consensual relationships to 16, which is the same for heterosexuals. |
| Sources | https://nomadicboys.com/gay-friendly-arab-countries/ |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "According to the penal code of Jordan, it appears that the actual age of consent, regardless of gender, is set at 18 years in Jordan, without any restrictions, not 16 years."
Revision History (1)
Revision by DuffdeNecker
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Unequal | Equal |
| Description | Homosexual acts and sex outside of marriage legal from 18 years of age. Married couples can engage in sexual acts from age 15. | Jordan has reduced the age of consensual relationships to 16, which is the same for heterosexuals. |
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| Sources | Sexuality and Eroticism Among Males in Moslem Societies, Binghamton: Harrington Park Press, 1992 | https://nomadicboys.com/gay-friendly-arab-countries/ |
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