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| Region | Jamaica |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | 1864 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Female same-sex encounters are not explicitly outlawed. However, all individuals (male/female) are prohibited from buggery (anal sex) with another individual. Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 76 of source) All male-male sexual encounters are prohibited under law. Punishment of up to 7 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 77 or source). Decriminalization pending. |
| Sources | http://www.ecc.gov.jm/Downloads/Child-Laws/The%20Offences%20Against%20the%20Person%20Act%20-%201864.pdf |
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edited by Pizzaslices412653
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | Male illegal, female uncertain | Male illegal, female legal |
edited by Pizzaslices412653
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Description | Female same-sex encounters are not explicitly outlawed. However, all individuals (male/female) are prohibited from buggery (anal sex) with another individual. Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 76 of source) All male-male sexual encounters are prohibited under law. Punishment of up to 7 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 77 or source) | Female same-sex encounters are not explicitly outlawed. However, all individuals (male/female) are prohibited from buggery (anal sex) with another individual. Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 76 of source) All male-male sexual encounters are prohibited under law. Punishment of up to 7 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 77 or source). Decriminalization pending. |
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edited by LGBT_southeastasian
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) | Male illegal, female uncertain |
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Description | Female same-sex encounters are not explicitly outlawed. However, all individuals (male/female) are prohibited from buggery (anal sex) with another individual. Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 76 of source) All male-male sexual encounters are prohibited under law. Punishment of up to 7 years imprisonment with or without hard labor. (Clause 77 or source) | |
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- Status is not correct "It is legal for females. Delete status
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- Status is not correct "Pretty sure being a gay female in Jamaica is legal by omission, as our laws do not speak to female/female relations, but to male/male. I am not gay so I haven't really researched it in depth, but double check. I think I'm correct."
created by aaronmlevy
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | 1864 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | (empty) |
| Sources | http://www.ecc.gov.jm/Downloads/Child-Laws/The%20Offences%20Against%20the%20Person%20Act%20-%201864.pdf |
Reports (1)
- Other information is incorrect "Male illegal, female legal. Up to 10 years imprisonment."