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| Region | Liberia |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Apr 3, 1978 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Sections 14.74 and 14.79 of Liberia's Penal Code (1978) define consensual same-sex sexual activity as "voluntary sodomy," categorizing it as a first-degree misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to L$1000, or both. The law is used to persecute lesbians and gay men. |
| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/LR%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(1978)%20-%20OR(en).pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing date and description and source
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| Start Date | Jul 19, 1976 | Apr 3, 1978 |
| Description | Imprisonment of up to one year is the penalty of sodomy. Decriminalization pending. | Sections 14.74 and 14.79 of Liberia's Penal Code (1978) define consensual same-sex sexual activity as "voluntary sodomy," categorizing it as a first-degree misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to L$1000, or both. The law is used to persecute lesbians and gay men. |
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| Sources | http://lgbtqliberia.blogspot.ca/2012/03/current-liberian-penal-law-section-1474.html | https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/LR%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(1978)%20-%20OR(en).pdf |
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edited by Pizzaslices412653
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| Description | Imprisonment of up to one year is the penalty of sodomy. | Imprisonment of up to one year is the penalty of sodomy. Decriminalization pending. |
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