Gay rights in Mali

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Contents 1 Law against gays 2 Protection based on sexual orientation in law 3 Recognition of same sex couples 4 Gay life in the country

[edit] Law against gays

There is 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 )

[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.