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robertshippey edited an entry in Belize.
Homosexual activity: Legal from Aug 10, 2016 to now.
Just got legalized.
robertshippey edited an entry in Belize.
Homosexual activity: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) from Jan 1, 2003 to Aug 10, 2016.
The Section 53 of the Belize Criminal Code states that all kinds of sexual acts, except for the natural sex, are illegal. People found guilty are liable for a 10-year imprisonment. "Every person who has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any person ... shall be liable to imprisonment for 10 years." Moreover, homosexual immigrants are prohibited an entry to the country.
Sources: belizelaw.org/web/lawadmin/… (Section 53)
robertshippey edited an entry in Belize.
Homosexual activity: Legal from Aug 10, 2016 to 9999.
Just got legalized.
robertshippey edited an entry in Belize.
Homosexual activity: Legal from Aug 10, 2016 to -0001.
Just got legalized.
robertshippey edited an entry in Uganda.
Homosexual activity: Legal from Aug 1, 2014 to now.
Previous bill was struck down due to a technicality rendering it unconstitutional. Although still homophobia is widespread.
robertshippey added an entry in Uganda.
Homosexual activity: Male illegal, female uncertain from Aug 1, 2014 to May 2, 2021.
Previous bill was struck down due to a technicality rendering it unconstitutional. However, homosexual conduct is still explicitly illegal and is punishable by imprisonment.
robertshippey edited an entry in Uganda.
Homosexual activity: Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment) from Feb 24, 2014 to Jul 31, 2014.
Under this bill, "aggravated homosexuality" is punishable by imprisonment for life. Includes provisions which make it illegal to aid homosexuality, touch with the intent of homosexuality, and promote homosexuality. Allows extradition for homosexuality-related offenses. Earlier referred to internationally as the "Kill the Gays" bill when first proposed on October 13, 2009, life imprisonment was substituted for the death penalty following international pressure. Prior to this bill, homosexuality was illegal under Section 145 of the penal code, punishable by up to life imprisonment.
robertshippey added an entry in Oklahoma.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jul 18, 2014 to now.
The law was passed on July 18th. However, due to some complications with the state challenging the decision, the first marriage was only conducted from October 6th 2014 when the Supreme Court decided not to discuss the disputes.
robertshippey edited an entry in Lesotho.
Homosexual activity: Male illegal, female legal from 1884 to now.
The Roman-Dutch law of the Cape Colony, including the sodomy offence, was applied to Basutoland (as Lesotho was then known) by a proclamation of the British High Commissioner in 1884 (exact date unknown).
robertshippey added an entry in Luxembourg.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jun 18, 2014 to now.
robertshippey edited an entry in Luxembourg.
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions from 2004 to Jun 18, 2014.
robertshippey added an entry in Oregon.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from May 19, 2014 to now.
In 2014, Oregon legalized same-sex marriage.
robertshippey edited an entry in Oregon.
Same-sex marriage: Other type of partnership from Feb 3, 2008 to May 18, 2014.
The terminology for same sex union used is domestic partnership. Same-sex marriage from other states are also recognized in oregon.
robertshippey added an entry in New Jersey.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Sep 27, 2013 to now.
In 2013, New Jersey legalized same-sex marriage.
robertshippey added an entry in Massachusetts.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from May 17, 2004 to now.
In 2004, Massachusetts became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.
robertshippey added an entry in Vermont.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Apr 7, 2009 to now.
In 2009, Vermont became the third US state to legalize same-sex marriage, following Massachusetts in 2004 and Connecticut in 2008. Vermont was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage by legislative means.
robertshippey added an entry in Maine.
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Nov 6, 2012 to now.
In 2012, Maine legalized same-sex marriage.
robertshippey added an entry in Alabama.
Same-sex marriage: Unrecognized from Aug 29, 1996 to Jun 25, 2015.
There is a ban on same sex marriage
robertshippey edited an entry in Florida.
Blood donations by MSMs: Banned (indefinite deferral) from 1983 to now.
This is decided at the federal level by the FDA, which has given an indefinite ban.
robertshippey edited an entry in São Paulo.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from Nov 5, 2001 to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Washington.
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from past to Jun 7, 2018.
Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options. An attempt to ban conversion therapy passed overwhelmingly in the State House in 2014, but the bill died in Senate Committee.
robertshippey added an entry in Cocos .
Equal age of consent: Equal from past to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Cocos .
Homosexual activity: Legal from Feb 1955 to now.
As of 1955, homosexual activity in the Keeling Isles is legal.
robertshippey added an entry in Equatorial Guinea.
Equal age of consent: Equal from 1931 to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Marshall Islands.
Equal age of consent: Equal from 2005 to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Marshall Islands.
Homosexual activity: Legal from 2005 to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Wallis and Futuna.
Equal age of consent: Equal from 1984 to now.
robertshippey added an entry in Palau.
Homosexual activity: Male illegal, female legal from past to Oct 16, 2014.
Up to 10 years prison
robertshippey added an entry in San Marino.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from Jun 2019 to now.
Article 4 of the Declaration of Citizen Rights of 1974 (one of the documents that are part of the Constitution of San Marino) was amended to explicitly include “sexual orientation” as a prohibited ground of discrimination, after a national referendum in June 2019.
robertshippey added an entry in San Marino.
Equal age of consent: Equal from 1865 to now.

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