Gay rights in Chad

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[edit] Law against gays

Homosexual acts are legal in Chad according to the Penal Code of 1967, which is in force. However, article 272 sets the age of consent for homosexual acts of both sexes to 21 years.

[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 information about gay life in the country. Homosexuality is considered immoral in Chad and is a taboo subject.

[edit] References

President de la Republique, Code Penal, Code de Procedure Penale, Code de Procedure Civile, Code de la Nationalite, N'Djamena, 1st ed. 1967, 221 p.