Current Version
| Region | Colombia |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jan 23, 1980 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 1980, homosexuality was removed as a crime from the Penal Code of Colombia. |
| Sources | http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=190483#LinkTarget_1017 https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma.php?i=80544 https://medellinliving.com/lgbt/amp/ |
Revision History (2)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Legal since 1980.
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Jun 24, 2000 | Jan 23, 1980 |
| Description | It has been legal since 1988 but the current criminal code was enacted in 2000. | In 1980, homosexuality was removed as a crime from the Penal Code of Colombia. |
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| Sources | http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=190483#LinkTarget_1017 | http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=190483#LinkTarget_1017 https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma.php?i=80544 https://medellinliving.com/lgbt/amp/ |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 24, 2000 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | It has been legal since 1988 but the current criminal code was enacted in 2000. |
| Sources | http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=190483#LinkTarget_1017 |
Reports (2)
- Date is incorrect "In 1980 the decree 100 decriminalised homosexual activity. The decree just erase any consideration towards homosexuality. The current criminal code(2000) states clearly that any crime inspired by sexual orientation increases the penance. (Article 58~3)
Source
Criminal code(2000)
http://www.alcaldiabogota.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=6388"
- Date is incorrect "It is legal since 1980"