Entry #8093: Homosexual activity in Johor

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RegionJohor
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateMar 27, 1936
End DateMay 4, 1989
DescriptionUntil 1989, only male homosexuality was criminalised in Johor with up to 20 years in prison.
Sourceshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html
https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Malaysia-Penal-Code-Act-1936-1997-eng.pdf


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the status.

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
Start DateJan 1, 1826Mar 27, 1936
End Date(none)May 4, 1989
Description2-14 years in prison. Not enforced.Until 1989, only male homosexuality was criminalised in Johor with up to 20 years in prison.
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2-14 years in prison. Not enforced. Until 1989, only male homosexuality was criminalised in Johor with up to 20 years in prison.
Sourceshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html
https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Malaysia-Penal-Code-Act-1936-1997-eng.pdf
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Malaysia-Penal-Code-Act-1936-1997-eng.pdf

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ValueMale illegal, female legalIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)

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Description2-20 years in prison. Not enforced.2-14 years in prison. Not enforced.

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
DescriptionNo2-20 years in prison. Not enforced.

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ValueLegalIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Legal
DescriptionPunishment not enforced.No

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StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateJan 1, 1826
End Date(none)
DescriptionPunishment not enforced.
Sourceshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/gay-lesbian-bisexual-relationships-illegal-in-74-countries-a7033666.html