Entry #14512: Homosexual activity in Kogi

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RegionKogi
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start Date1916
End Date(none)
DescriptionMale and female homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison by the Federal Criminal Code in all Southern States under Section 214. The Section reads "Any person who – (a) has carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature; or (c) permits a male person to have carnal knowledge of him or her against the order of nature; is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years."
Sourceshttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nigeria/
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1916/en/65684


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StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start Date1916
End Date(none)
DescriptionMale and female homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison by the Federal Criminal Code in all Southern States under Section 214. The Section reads "Any person who – (a) has carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature; or (c) permits a male person to have carnal knowledge of him or her against the order of nature; is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years."
Sourceshttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/nigeria/ https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1916/en/65684