LGBT rights in Senegal

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Contents 1 Law on Homosexuality 2 Protection based on sexual orientation in law 3 Recognition of same sex couples 4 Gay life in the country 5 References

[edit] Law on Homosexuality

Homosexual activity is illegal in Senegal. Article 319, paragraph 3 of the Senegal Penal Code, in the edition of the law of n° 66-16 of 12 February 1966 bans homosexual conduct.

[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law

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

[edit] Recognition of same sex couples

The government of Senegal does not recognize same-sex marriages.

[edit] Gay life in the country

[edit] References

• Behind The Mask – South African LGBT media site: Senegal. Retrieved 2008-02-27.

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