59.88

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

Abolish section 377A of the Penal Code, which penalizes “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”, and actively improve the position 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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59.88 Abolish section 377A of the Penal Code, which penalizes “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”, and actively improve the position of LGBTI+ persons (Netherlands);