Entry #491: Homosexual activity in Uganda

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RegionUganda
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start Date1902
End DateFeb 24, 2014
DescriptionHomosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws.

Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
Sourceshttp://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120
https://www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/Expanded-Criminalisation-of-Homosexuality-in-Uganda-2014.pdf
Federal LawYes


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Criminalisation began in 1902

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Start DateJun 15, 19501902
DescriptionSection 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.Homosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws.

Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
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Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison. Homosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws. Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
Federal LawNoYes
Sourceshttp://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120
https://www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/Expanded-Criminalisation-of-Homosexuality-in-Uganda-2014.pdf
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http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 http://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120 https://www.humandignitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/Expanded-Criminalisation-of-Homosexuality-in-Uganda-2014.pdf

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StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start DateJun 15, 1950
End DateFeb 24, 2014
DescriptionSection 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
Sourceshttp://www.ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/120
Reports (1)
  • Newer law has been passed "http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/uganda-anti-gay-bill-be-made-law-today240214"