Number of LGBT-related laws changed over time
- August 19LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
- November 11Homosexual activity becomes ambiguous.During the Second Polish Republic, same sex activity was not legislated against, but was considered taboo.
- June 1Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.10-14 years in prison. Not enforced. decriminalization proposed by one presidential candidate.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).Male Homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison under the Nigerian Penal Code. Laws is unclear about female Homosexuality in the Nigerian Penal code , in which the southern part of Nigeria rules . However in the Northern Nigeria, where things are ruled by Sharia Law the punishment are different . In some states in Northern Nigeria, consenting and adult Gays and Lesbians could be punished with the death penalty .
- January 1
- January 1LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.There are no housing protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.There are no employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar.
- (date unknown)LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.There are no legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar. Qatar's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual individuals, and they often face harassment, discrimination, and violence. In Qatar, LGBTQ+ individuals are not allowed to openly express their sexual orientation or gender identity, and they are at risk of persecution if they do so.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes n/a.There are no specific laws or bans around MSMs donating blood in Qatar, however, homosexuality is illegal in the country.
- Right to change legal gender becomes n/a.No laws against crossdressing but changing genders aren’t recognized specifically.
- Serving openly in military becomes illegal.
- Same-sex adoption becomes illegal.There are no same-sex adoption laws in Qatar. Same-sex couples are not allowed to adopt children in Qatar, and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples when it comes to adoption and parenting.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Qatar. Qatar is a conservative Muslim country and does not permit same-sex marriage or any other form of same-sex relationship. The country's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, and homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment or fines. As a result, gay marriage is not possible or recognized in Qatar and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples.
- December 31Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.
- (date unknown)
- (date unknown)Equal age of consent becomes unequal.Age of consent for homosexual relationships was 21 while for heterosexual relationships the age of consent was 16.
- October 14Homosexual activity becomes legal.