Entry #12863: Homosexual activity in Punjab

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RegionPunjab
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Start DateOct 6, 1860
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexuality is illegal in Punjab under federal law.
SourcesPakistan Penal Code of 1860
https://pakistani.org/pakistan/legislation/1860/actXLVof1860.html
U.S. Department of State Report on Pakistan Which Includes That The Zina Provisions Have Never Been Used Against Homosexuals
https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/


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edited by HuyenTrans. Fix the status and add start date

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Start Date(unknown)Oct 6, 1860
DescriptionIllegal under federal law.Homosexuality is illegal in Punjab under federal law.
Sourceshttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/pakistan/Pakistan Penal Code of 1860
https://pakistani.org/pakistan/legislation/1860/actXLVof1860.html
U.S. Department of State Report on Pakistan Which Includes That The Zina Provisions Have Never Been Used Against Homosexuals
https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/
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https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/pakistan/ Pakistan Penal Code of 1860 https://pakistani.org/pakistan/legislation/1860/actXLVof1860.html U.S. Department of State Report on Pakistan Which Includes That The Zina Provisions Have Never Been Used Against Homosexuals https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/

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Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueLegalIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
DescriptionLegal in Punjab Illegal under federal law.
Sourceshttps://www.equaldex.com/region/pakistanhttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/pakistan/

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionLegal in Punjab
Sourceshttps://www.equaldex.com/region/pakistan