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| Region | Burundi |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Fine as punishment |
| Start Date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Article 564 of the Penal Code (2009) forbids the exhibition, sale, or distribution of songs, pamphlets, writings, images, emblems, or other materials “contrary to good morals”. Moreover, individuals who sing, read, recite, or speak obscenities in gatherings or public venues in the presence of multiple people are subject to a fine as punishment. In 2017, Burundi made additional amendments that effectively criminalise trans people with imprisonment under Articles 366 and 367, which criminalise "the use of such falsified, forged or altered documents" with imprisonment and a fine. This includes licenses, certificates and passports. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf https://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Burundi-Code-2017-penal.pdf |
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edited by jadeywadey. consolidating this entry with 16385
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| End Date | Dec 28, 2017 | (none) |
| Description | Article 564 of the Penal Code (2009) forbids the exhibition, sale, or distribution of songs, pamphlets, writings, images, emblems, or other materials “contrary to good morals”. Moreover, individuals who sing, read, recite, or speak obscenities in gatherings or public venues in the presence of multiple people are subject to a fine as punishment. | Article 564 of the Penal Code (2009) forbids the exhibition, sale, or distribution of songs, pamphlets, writings, images, emblems, or other materials “contrary to good morals”. Moreover, individuals who sing, read, recite, or speak obscenities in gatherings or public venues in the presence of multiple people are subject to a fine as punishment. In 2017, Burundi made additional amendments that effectively criminalise trans people with imprisonment under Articles 366 and 367, which criminalise "the use of such falsified, forged or altered documents" with imprisonment and a fine. This includes licenses, certificates and passports. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf https://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Burundi-Code-2017-penal.pdf |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. New law in 2017 with harsher penalties.
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| End Date | (none) | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding date and source to penal code.
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti | https://database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/BI%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2009)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Changing status, adding description and source
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| Value | No censorship | Fine as punishment |
| Description | In Burundi, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | Article 564 of the Penal Code (2009) forbids the exhibition, sale, or distribution of songs, pamphlets, writings, images, emblems, or other materials “contrary to good morals”. Moreover, individuals who sing, read, recite, or speak obscenities in gatherings or public venues in the presence of multiple people are subject to a fine as punishment. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti | |