Entry #680: Homosexual activity in Guinea

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RegionGuinea
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateDec 31, 1988
End DateOct 25, 2016
DescriptionArticle 325 of the Guinea Penal Code states that homosexuality is illegal with punishment being 6 months to three years in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 1,000,000 Guinean francs. If the act was committed with a minor (under 21 years), the individual will face the maximum penalty.
Sourceshttp://www.refworld.org/docid/44a3eb9a4.html http://www.asylumlaw.org/docs/sexualminorities/Guinea_CU_SO.pdf


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