Original entry by 
priyanshtiwari1256 ()
| Region | Iran |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1900 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | The punishment for homosexuality is currently death for men. (Unless if there is sex between a mature person and a minor; in which can the mature person will be killed while minor will receive up to 74 lashes. Same case applies for 2 minors.) For women, the punishment is up to 100 lashes. Women with a certain number of repeat offenses can become subject to the death penalty as well. |
| Sources | http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/may/17/iran-persecution-gay-community-revealed http://www.ranker.com/list/7-worst-capital-punishments-for-being-_illegally_-gay/joanne |
1 Revisions
1. Revision #87 ( by imullin01)| Field | New Value (Current) | Old Value (Original) |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) | Illegal (other penalty) |
| Note | The punishment for homosexuality is currently death for men. (Unless if there is sex between a mature person and a minor; in which can the mature person will be killed while minor will receive up to 74 lashes. Same case applies for 2 minors.) For women, the punishment is up to 100 lashes. Women with a certain number of repeat offenses can become subject to the death penalty as well. | Homosexuality is punishable by 31 to 74 lashes. Read more: http://forbesindia.com/article/world-watch/lgbt-laws-around-the-world/36095/1#ixzz2fdOBCCYn |
| Sources | http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/may/17/iran-persecution-gay-community-revealed http://www.ranker.com/list/7-worst-capital-punishments-for-being-_illegally_-gay/joanne |