Entry #784: Homosexual activity in Morocco

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RegionMorocco
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateNov 26, 1962
End Datenow
DescriptionArticle 489 of the Penal Code punishes same sex behaviour by imprisonment of between 6 months and 3 years, and a fine of 200 to 1000 dirhams.
Sourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20090306021141/http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2008.pdf


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NoteArticle 489 punishes same sex behaviour by 6 months imprisonment and a fine of 200 to 1000 dirhamsArticle 489 of the Penal Code punishes same sex behaviour by imprisonment of between 6 months and 3 years, and a fine of 200 to 1000 dirhams.
Sourceshttp://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=190447https://web.archive.org/web/20090306021141/http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2008.pdf

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