Gay rights in Burkina Faso
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[edit] Law against gays
There is no law against gays. Penal Code criminalizes sexual contacts with someone under the age of consent with a penalty of up to 3 years' imprisonment. Gay sexual activity is legal. The age of consent is equal as of the Penal Code of 1996.
[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law
There is no anti-discrimination law.
[edit] Recognition of same sex couples
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.
[edit] Gay life in the country
No more information about gay life in the country than what has already been given.
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