59.79

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • Commonwealth
Recommendation

Repeal section 377A of the Penal Code criminalizing homosexual acts even if undertaken in private spaces and enact legislation to protect the rights of LGBTI persons

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Sexual and reproductive rights
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Related document
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59.79 Repeal section 377A of the Penal Code criminalizing homosexual acts even if undertaken in private spaces and enact legislation to protect the rights of LGBTI persons (Austria);