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| Region | Uganda |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | 1902 |
| End Date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Description | Homosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws. Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison. |
| Sources | http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 https://www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/Expanded-Criminalisation-of-Homosexuality-in-Uganda-2014.pdf |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (2)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Criminalisation began in 1902
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| Start Date | Jun 15, 1950 | 1902 |
| Description | Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison. | Homosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws. Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison. |
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
| Sources | http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 | http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 https://www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/Expanded-Criminalisation-of-Homosexuality-in-Uganda-2014.pdf |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jun 15, 1950 |
| End Date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Description | Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison. |
| Sources | http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uganda-anti-gay-bill-be-made-law-today240214"