Entry #854: Homosexual activity in Djibouti

Current Version

RegionDjibouti
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionSame-sex sexual activity is legal while publicly expression of sexual or gender identity is criminalized on moral ground laws.
Sourceshttp://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/252887.pdf


Revision History (8)

Revision by JordanB3047

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteHomosexuality is legal itself, Illegal under laws "against public morals".Same-sex sexual activity is legal while publicly expression of sexual or gender identity is criminalized on moral ground laws.

Revision by Pizzaslices412653

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteHomosexuality is legal itself, despite being illegal under laws "against public morals".Homosexuality is legal itself, Illegal under laws "against public morals".

Revision by JordanB3047

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteLegal itself, but illegal under laws "against public morals".Homosexuality is legal itself, despite being illegal under laws "against public morals".

Revision by Pizzaslices412653

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteNo laws criminalizing homosexuality.Legal itself, but illegal under laws "against public morals".
Sourceshttp://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdfhttp://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/252887.pdf

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteWhile there is no laws criminalising homosexuality, LGBTQ personnel in Djibouti can face punishments from the government.No laws criminalizing homosexuality.

Revision by omalpau

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteNo law criminalising homosexuality.While there is no laws criminalising homosexuality, LGBTQ personnel in Djibouti can face punishments from the government.

Revision by omalpau

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteAlthough is no law that mentions that same-sex sexual activity is legal or illegal, this doesn't prevent the authorities to prosecute the public display of same-sex sexual conduct under laws prohibiting attacks on “good morals".No law criminalising homosexuality.

Revision by omalpau

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueLegal
Value Specialambiguous
NoteAlthough is no law that mentions that same-sex sexual activity is legal or illegal, this doesn't prevent the authorities to prosecute the public display of same-sex sexual conduct under laws prohibiting attacks on “good morals".
Reports (5)
  • Status is not correct
  • Sources are invalid or broken
  • Status is not correct "No evidences whatsoever unacceptable religiously and culturally"
  • Sources are invalid or broken "Update source- link leads to a DNS Probe Cannot Be Reached error."
  • Status is not correct "Djibouti is over 90% Muslim population, and it is not allowed that. If you see some people holding hands does't mean they are lgbt but they are friends or family member "

robertshippey created this entry.