Current Version
| Region | Syria |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jun 22, 1949 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | The penal law states any "carnal intercourse against the order of nature... shall be punished with imprisonment..." |
| Sources | http://www.helem.net/sites/default/files/2.pdf https://76crimes.com/76-countries-where-homosexuality-is-illegal/ https://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://archive.globalgayz.com/middle-east/syria/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/06/12/recognizing-religious-freedom-lgbt-issue http://archive.globalgayz.com/middle-east/syria/ |
Reports (1)
- Other "Law is de facto suspended"
Revision History (4)
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| Sources | http://www.helem.net/sites/default/files/2.pdf | http://www.helem.net/sites/default/files/2.pdf https://76crimes.com/76-countries-where-homosexuality-is-illegal/ https://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf http://archive.globalgayz.com/middle-east/syria/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/06/12/recognizing-religious-freedom-lgbt-issue http://archive.globalgayz.com/middle-east/syria/ |
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| Note | The penal law states any \"carnal intercourse against the order of nature... shall be punished with imprisonment... | The penal law states any "carnal intercourse against the order of nature... shall be punished with imprisonment..." |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "imprison for gays up to 3 years is active ."
- Status is not correct "1) ISIL has not been defeated.
2) In ISIL-held territory, the punishment is to be thrown from a tall building, and if you live, to be stoned to death.
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