Current Version
| Region | Yemen |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | Dec 22, 1990 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 1990, Yemen passed the Law on the Press and Publications which criminalised publishing of disseminating anything “against public morals”. In practice, this has been used to censor LGBTIQ+ topics in the media. The government also blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBTIQ+ rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. |
| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ https://al-bab.com/yemen-law-no-25-1990-press-and-publications |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (4)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding start date and offending law.
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Dec 22, 1990 |
| Description | The government blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBT rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. | In 1990, Yemen passed the Law on the Press and Publications which criminalised publishing of disseminating anything “against public morals”. In practice, this has been used to censor LGBTIQ+ topics in the media. The government also blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBTIQ+ rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. |
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ https://al-bab.com/yemen-law-no-25-1990-press-and-publications |
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edited by jadeywadey. status (imprisonment for sexual activity not for disregarding censorship) and sources
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1 | Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Imprisonment as punishment | State-enforced |
| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ |
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edited by Muhammadaji2022
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| Value | No censorship | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Description | In Yemen, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | The government blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBT rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. |
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| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats | |