Entry #5116: Homosexual activity in Algeria

Current Version

RegionAlgeria
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateJun 8, 1966
End DateSep 7, 2018
DescriptionTwo months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-25927595
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "female also illegal"


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End Date2018-08-232018-09-07
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/https://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-25927595

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
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NoteTwo months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.Two months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced.

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NoteTwo months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced. Two months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.

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NoteFine and two years in prison. Not enforced.Two months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced.

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End Date2017-08-142017-09-09
NoteFine and two years in prison. Fine and two years in prison. Not enforced.

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End Date2017-08-102017-08-14
Note2 months to 2 years in prison and a fine of between 500- 2,000 Algerian dollars. US ( 5- 20 dollars). de jure penalty that is not enforced.Fine and two years in prison.

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Note2 months to 2 years in prison and a fine of between 500- 2,000 Algerian dollars. US ( 5- 20 dollars). 2 months to 2 years in prison and a fine of between 500- 2,000 Algerian dollars. US ( 5- 20 dollars). de jure penalty that is not enforced.

Ausyk created this entry.