Entry #10306: Censorship of LGBT Issues in Central African Republic

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RegionCentral African Republic
IssueCensorship of LGBT Issues
StatusImprisonment as punishment
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionThe penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.
Sourceshttps://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf

Revision History (5)

Revision by Canadianstudent03. The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.

Old Value New Value (Current)
Value(REMOVED)Imprisonment as punishment
Special StatusAmbiguousImprisonment as punishment
DescriptionNo laws that criminalizes expression of same-sex love.The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.
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No laws that criminalizes expression of same-sex love. The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. No anti homosexual propaganda.

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishment(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
DescriptionThe penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.No laws that criminalizes expression of same-sex love.
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The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions. No laws that criminalizes expression of same-sex love.

Revision by Canadianstudent03. There is censorship in the CAR

Old Value New Value
ValueNo censorshipImprisonment as punishment
DescriptionNo censorship of homosexuality in the Central African Republic.The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.
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No censorship of homosexuality in the Central African Republic. The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). When one of the participants is a child, the adult may be sentenced to two to five years' imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 to 800,000 CFA francs ($200 and $1,600); however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons [in 2012] under these provisions.
Sourceshttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdfhttps://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf
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http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. Censorship is not official

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishmentNo censorship
Description
The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). 		No censorship of homosexuality in the Central African Republic.
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The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200). No censorship of homosexuality in the Central African Republic.
Sourceshttps://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdfhttp://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf
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https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf

Revision by JohnQuebec98. Not enough information is shown with regards to this country

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo censorshipImprisonment as punishment
DescriptionIn Central African Republic, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200).
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In Central African Republic, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. The penal code criminalizes "public expression of love" between persons of the same sex is imprisonment for six months to two years or a fine of between 150,000 and 600,000 CFA francs ($300 and $1,200).
Sourceshttps://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf
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https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/204312.pdf

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