Current Version
| Region | Nigeria |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | In addition to criminalizing homosexuality, Nigeria has enacted legislation that would make it illegal for heterosexual family members, allies and friends of LGBT people to be supportive. According to Nigerian law, a heterosexual ally "who administers, witnesses, abets or aids" any form of gender non-conforming and homosexual activity could receive a 10-year jail sentence. |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/report/2016/10/20/tell-me-where-i-can-be-safe/impact-nigerias-same-sex-marriage-prohibition-act |
Revision History (1)
Revision by Muhammadaji2022
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No censorship | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Note | In Nigeria, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | In addition to criminalizing homosexuality, Nigeria has enacted legislation that would make it illegal for heterosexual family members, allies and friends of LGBT people to be supportive. According to Nigerian law, a heterosexual ally "who administers, witnesses, abets or aids" any form of gender non-conforming and homosexual activity could receive a 10-year jail sentence. |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/report/2016/10/20/tell-me-where-i-can-be-safe/impact-nigerias-same-sex-marriage-prohibition-act |