In 1988, there were 14 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 14 changes made and 7 in the following year. A total of 209 legal changes were made in the 1980s.
- December 31
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).6 months to 3 years in prison and or fine under unnatural/indecent acts. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Homosexuality is illegal and same sex marriage is not recognized.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.As homosexual conduct is illegal, discrimination is permitted for these people. The government has also explicitly stated their disapproval of homosexual conducts.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Article 325 of the Guinea Penal Code states that homosexuality is illegal with punishment being 6 months to three years in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 1,000,000 Guinean francs. If the act was committed with a minor (under 21 years), the individual will face the maximum penalty.
- October 5
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
- August 4Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.Legalization of Gay unions and gay marriage pending. currently under debate in the Philippine supreme court.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Legalization pending. Law makers say denying gay marriage is unconstitutional. Civil unions pending.
- April 30Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Article 303 prohibits homosexual behaviours (punishable by 3 months in prison and/or financial fines)
- March 4Equal age of consent becomes unequal.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1988
COLAGE
COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be…GLEN; Gay And Lesbian Equality Network
GLEN's vision for equality, as articulated in the Building Sustainable Change programme is that of full participation by lesbian, gay and bisexual people in all aspects of life…