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| Region | Botswana |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2019, Botswana's High Court struck down the country's laws that had made homosexual sex a crime. The decision was appealed by Botswana's Government, but it was unanimously rejected by Botswana's Court of Appeal. |
| Sources | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48594162 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/botswana-appeals-court-upholds-ruling-that-decriminalised-gay-sex-2021-11-29/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. adding more info and link
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| Description | Botswana's High Court has ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners. | In 2019, Botswana's High Court struck down the country's laws that had made homosexual sex a crime. The decision was appealed by Botswana's Government, but it was unanimously rejected by Botswana's Court of Appeal. |
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| Sources | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48594162 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48594162 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/botswana-appeals-court-upholds-ruling-that-decriminalised-gay-sex-2021-11-29/ |
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created by stillinbeta
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| End Date | Jun 16, 2019 |
| Description | Botswana's High Court has ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners. |
| Sources | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48594162 |