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| Region | Libya |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 24, 1951 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 1953 |
| Description | In 1951, Libya gained independence from Italy. However, it did not adopt a penal code until 1953, so homosexuality was legal during the interim. |
| Sources | https://www.embassyoflibyadc.org/news/december-24-libyan-independence-day https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/libya/libya_penal_1953_en.pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Clarifying information.
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| Description | In 1951, Libya gained independence from Italy. However, they did not adopt a penal code until 1953, so homosexuality was legal. | In 1951, Libya gained independence from Italy. However, it did not adopt a penal code until 1953, so homosexuality was legal during the interim. |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 24, 1951 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 1953 |
| Description | In 1951, Libya gained independence from Italy. However, they did not adopt a penal code until 1953, so homosexuality was legal. |
| Sources | https://www.embassyoflibyadc.org/news/december-24-libyan-independence-day https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/libya/libya_penal_1953_en.pdf |