Entry #12249: Serving openly in military in Venezuela

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RegionVenezuela
IssueServing openly in military
StatusLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Start DateMar 16, 2023
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe Supreme Court of Justice annulled section 565 of the Military Justice Code, which previously banned same-sex sexual activity in armed forces. The court found that the law was incompatible with the Constitution and international agreements on human rights. However, transgender people were not explicitly mentioned in the ruling.
Sourceshttp://www.tsj.gob.ve/-/tribunal-supremo-de-justicia-declara-nulidad-de-norma-preconstitucional-del-codigo-organico-de-justicia-militar


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StatusLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Start DateMar 16, 2023
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe Supreme Court of Justice annulled section 565 of the Military Justice Code, which previously banned same-sex sexual activity in armed forces. The court found that the law was incompatible with the Constitution and international agreements on human rights. However, transgender people were not explicitly mentioned in the ruling.
Sourceshttp://www.tsj.gob.ve/-/tribunal-supremo-de-justicia-declara-nulidad-de-norma-preconstitucional-del-codigo-organico-de-justicia-militar