LGBT rights in El Salvador
- LGBT rights in El Salvador
In El Salvador's penal code there is no mention of laws punishing homosexuality. [ [http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/el_salvador.html] Retrieved on August 23, 2007.] There are laws regarding "moral behavior and good habits" which allow judges an extended field of interpretation. The age of consent is set at 18 years, regardless of sexual orientation. [ [http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm] Retrieved on August 23, 2007.]
Ever since 1996, a Gay Pride parade takes place each June. [ [http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/el_salvador.html] Retrieved on August 23, 2007.]
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