LGBT rights in Mali

LGBT rights in Mali

Law on Homosexuality

There are no laws against homosexuality. Homosexual behaviour is not mentioned as a criminal offence in the penal code. Gay sexual activity is hence legal. However in a case in 1999 two lesbians where punished under the guise of violating Public Morals. There exist only Public Indecency in Sexual Offence article. (Three months to two years in prison and a fine )

Protection based on sexual orientation in law

There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Recognition of same sex couples

There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.

Gay life in the country

No information about gay life in the country.

References

* [http://www.mask.org.za/index.php?page=mali Behind The Mask – South African LGBT media site: Mali] . Retrieved 2008-02-27.


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