Entry #1700: LGBT discrimination in Bhutan

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RegionBhutan
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionNo protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution.
Sourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20180421053151/https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/277523.pdf


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edited by beeurd. Adding source (old one was broken). Also couldn't find a source for the existing date.

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Start DateDec 14, 2006(NONE)
Sourceshttp://www.bhutanaudit.gov.bt/About%20Us/Mandates/Constitution%20of%20Bhutan%202008.pdfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20180421053151/https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/277523.pdf
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http://www.bhutanaudit.gov.bt/About%20Us/Mandates/Constitution%20of%20Bhutan%202008.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20180421053151/https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/277523.pdf

edited by beeurd

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DescriptionNo protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution. In addition, homosexuality is still currently illegal.No protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution.
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No protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution. In addition, homosexuality is still currently illegal.

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateDec 14, 2006
End Datenow
DescriptionNo protection exists for sexual orientation and gender identity under the current constitution. In addition, homosexuality is still currently illegal.
Sourceshttp://www.bhutanaudit.gov.bt/About%20Us/Mandates/Constitution%20of%20Bhutan%202008.pdf
Reports (2)
  • Newer law has been passed "Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in Bhutan on February 17, 2021."
  • Status is not correct