Entry #5439: Homosexual activity in Mauritius

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RegionMauritius
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateDec 29, 1838
End DateOct 3, 2023
DescriptionHomosexual activity was illegal in Mauritius until 2023 although it was unenforced.
Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/article/mauritius-lgbt-lawmaking/interview-gay-mauritian-men-seek-to-overturn-anti-gay-law-on-paradise-island-idUSL3N26L3D2

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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Past tense. Also decriminalisation no longer pending since it’s been done thankfully.

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is illegal in Mauritius. Unenforced, decriminalization pending.Homosexual activity was illegal in Mauritius until 2023 although it was unenforced.
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Homosexual activity is illegal in Mauritius. Unenforced, decriminalization pending. was illegal in Mauritius until 2023 although it was unenforced.

edited by 4anahiv. Quick fix

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End DateOct 4, 2023Oct 3, 2023

edited by 4anahiv. Law ended

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End Date(none)Oct 4, 2023

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
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  • Status is not correct "Section 250 of the country's criminal code punishes sodomy with 5 years in prison, so it is illegal for males and females."
  • Status is not correct "Men are aloud to be gay "
  • Status is not correct "Homesexuality is legal"

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DescriptionHomosexual activity is illegal in MauritiusHomosexual activity is illegal in Mauritius. Unenforced, decriminalization pending.
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Homosexual activity is illegal in Mauritius Mauritius. Unenforced, decriminalization pending.

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ValueLegalIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
DescriptionRuled unconstitutional.Homosexual activity is illegal in Mauritius
Sources https://www.reuters.com/article/mauritius-lgbt-lawmaking/interview-gay-mauritian-men-seek-to-overturn-anti-gay-law-on-paradise-island-idUSL3N26L3D2
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  • Status is not correct "only sodomy is illegal. Male homosexuality is illegal, but female homosexuality isn't"

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Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/

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End DateAug 24, 2018(none)

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End DateJun 8, 2018Aug 24, 2018

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ValueMale illegal, female legalLegal
DescriptionFive years in prison with hard labour. Not enforced.Ruled unconstitutional.

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End DateNov 16, 2017Jun 8, 2018

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End DateNov 3, 2017Nov 16, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with hard prison. Not enforced.Five years in prison with hard labour. Not enforced.

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal

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End DateSep 20, 2017Nov 3, 2017

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End DateSep 6, 2017Sep 20, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison. Not enforced.Five years in prison with hard prison. Not enforced.

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End DateAug 11, 2017Sep 6, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison.Five years in prison. Not enforced.

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DescriptionFive years in prison with prison.Five years in prison.

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End DateMar 19, 2017Aug 11, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with prison and forced labor.Five years in prison with prison.

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End DateAug 11, 2017Mar 19, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with prison.Five years in prison with prison and forced labor.

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End DateMar 10, 2017Aug 11, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with prison and forced labor.Five years in prison with prison.

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ValueIllegal (other penalty)Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
End DateFeb 11, 2017Mar 10, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with prison.Five years in prison with prison and forced labor.

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Start Date(unknown)Dec 29, 1838

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StatusIllegal (other penalty)
Start Date(unknown)
End DateFeb 11, 2017
DescriptionFive years in prison with prison.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/