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| Region | Maldives |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In Maldives, the LGBT community faces severe discrimination and lack of legal protections. Same-sex sexual activities are illegal under the criminal code, with a punishment of up to 7 years in prison. This has led to the community being subjected to abuse, violence, and discrimination. |
| Sources | https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293953-i7445-k14223968-Is_the_Maldives_Gay_Friendly_Any_recent_experiences-Maldives.html https://www.travelgay.com/gay-maldives-guide https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/04/14/maldives-reforms-fall-short-curbing-threats-free-speech https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/maldives/ |
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deleted by danlev. Sources and description do not back claim about government censorship or the penalty. Deleting since no sources have been provided for either claim.
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edited by Clara04. In Maldives, the LGBT community faces severe discrimination and lack of legal protections. Same-sex sexual activities are illegal under the criminal code, with a punishment of up to 7 years in prison. This has led to the community being subjected to abuse, violence, and discrimination.
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| Value | No censorship | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Description | In Maldives, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | In Maldives, the LGBT community faces severe discrimination and lack of legal protections. Same-sex sexual activities are illegal under the criminal code, with a punishment of up to 7 years in prison. This has led to the community being subjected to abuse, violence, and discrimination. |
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| Sources | https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293953-i7445-k14223968-Is_the_Maldives_Gay_Friendly_Any_recent_experiences-Maldives.html https://www.travelgay.com/gay-maldives-guide https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/04/14/maldives-reforms-fall-short-curbing-threats-free-speech https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/maldives/ | |
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| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In Maldives, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. |
| Sources | (empty) |
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