161.79

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
27 - May 2017
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
Recommendation

Repeal section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes same-sex conduct between consenting adults, and enact legislation consistent with the Supreme Court’s recognition of the rights of transgender persons

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity