LGBT rights in the Republic of the Congo

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This article applies to the Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, not the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire.

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

[edit] Law against Homosexuality

There is no law against homosexuality. Homosexual behaviour is not mentioned as a criminal offence in the penal code. The age of consent is equal.

[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

There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.

[edit] Gay life in the country

No information about gay life in the country.

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