LGBT rights in Botswana
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[edit] Laws against homosexual sex
According to chapter 8.01, § 164 to 167 of the legal code, homosexuality is an "unnatural tendency" and can be punished with up to seven years of imprisonment.[1] Acts of gross indecency are also punishable according to this article.[2] Although homosexual acts are illegal, prosecution of such acts is rare.[3]
[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation
There is no protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
[edit] Recognition of same-sex couples
Same-sex couples have no legal recognition.
[edit] LGBT life in Botswana
Homosexuality is taboo in traditional Botswana culture. It is commonly seen as a western, non-African problem.[3]
Botswana's primary gay rights organization is Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO). It has no official recognition from the government, and because it is not a registered organization, it cannot legally raise funds. A spokesman from the organization said, “the government has stated that it will refuse to register our organization because to do so would be tantamount to registering an organization of criminals."[3]
[edit] Footnotes
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