Entry #719: Homosexual activity in Dominica

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RegionDominica
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateApr 22, 1998
End Datenow
DescriptionImprisonment of up to 5 years for "gross indecency" (Decriminalization pending)
Sourceshttp://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/49696/87821/F1766139650/DMA49696.pdf
Reports (1)
  • Other "The penalty is actually 10 years and not 5 years if committed by 2 consenting adults (Please see section 16.B on page 14 of the Buggery act from the same link that was posted.) "


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Imprisonment of up to 5 years for \"gross indecency\" "gross indecency" (Decriminalization pending)

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