Entry #514: Homosexual activity in South Sudan

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RegionSouth Sudan
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateMay 22, 2008
End Date(none)
DescriptionWhile an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by imprisonment and possibly a fine.

Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
Sourceshttps://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/11413


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DescriptionWhile an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by prison and possibly a fine.

Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
While an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by imprisonment and possibly a fine.

Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
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While an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by prison and possibly a fine. Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine. possibly a fine. Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.

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Start DateJul 9, 2011May 22, 2008
DescriptionUp to 10-14 years in prison and a fine. Not enforced.While an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by prison and possibly a fine.

Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
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Up to 10-14 years in prison and a fine. Not enforced. While an autonomous region of Sudan, South Sudan passed The Penal Code Act, 2008. It removed the death penalty as a punishment for homosexual sex. However, homosexuality is still a crime punishable by prison and possibly a fine. Article 248 punishes "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" with up to 10 years imprisonment and the possibility of being liable to a fine.
Sourceshttp://lezgetreal.com/2011/07/south-sudan-worlds-newest-county-will-persecute-its-lgbt-citizens/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14069082
https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/11413
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http://lezgetreal.com/2011/07/south-sudan-worlds-newest-county-will-persecute-its-lgbt-citizens/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14069082 https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/11413

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DescriptionUp to 10 years in prison and a fineUp to 10-14 years in prison and a fine. Not enforced.
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StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateJul 9, 2011
End Date(none)
DescriptionUp to 10 years in prison and a fine
Sourceshttp://lezgetreal.com/2011/07/south-sudan-worlds-newest-county-will-persecute-its-lgbt-citizens/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14069082