81.162

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 44 - November 2023
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Recommendation

Repeal sections 153, 154 and 155 of the Penal Code, which criminalize male homosexual intercourse with a penalty of up to 14 years of imprisonment, and review all legislation, policies and programmes to ensure equality and prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

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
Related document
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81.162 Repeal sections 153, 154 and 155 of the Penal Code, which criminalize male homosexual intercourse with a penalty of up to 14 years of imprisonment, and review all legislation, policies and programmes to ensure equality and prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity (Canada);