Current Version
| Region | Gabon |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| End Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Description | Article 402 of the Penal Code outlines moral offences, including "sexual relations between persons of the same sex", punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to 5 million CFA francs. |
| Sources | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-lgbt-crime/gabon-bans-gay-sex-as-global-pace-of-reform-falters-idUSKBN1YH1FN https://www.gabonreview.com/homosexualite-le-nouveau-code-penal-sanctionne-la-pratique/ |
Revision History (1)
Revision by DuffdeNecker
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| End Date | (NONE) | Jun 29, 2020 |