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History

Homosexual activity in Western

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Homosexual activity in Western is illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).

Current status
Since Sep 10, 2014
Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
In 2014 the Criminal Code was updated to allow sentences of up life imprisonment for "aggrevated homosexuality".
1888–Sep 9, 2014
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Imprisonment of up to 7 years
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Same-sex marriage in Western

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Same-sex marriage in Western is banned.

Current status
Since Jul 21, 2005
Banned
Homosexuality is not legal in Gambia.
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Western

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Western is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In the Gambia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Western

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Right to change legal gender in Western is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
The Gambia's laws do not allow individuals to change their gender. Additional legislation also bans crossdressing.
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Gender-affirming care in Western

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Gender-affirming care in Western is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Western

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Western is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
The Gambia does not allow people to change their gender.
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LGBT discrimination in Western

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LGBT discrimination in Western is no protections.

Current status
No protections
LGBT people face discrimination from society and the state.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Western

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LGBT employment discrimination in Western is no protections.

Current status
No protections
LGBT persons face discrimination.
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LGBT housing discrimination in Western

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LGBT housing discrimination in Western is no protections.

Current status
No protections
LGBT persons are not protected from discrimination.
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Same-sex adoption in Western

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Same-sex adoption in Western is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Western

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Intersex infant surgery in Western is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Gambia.
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Serving openly in military in Western

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Serving openly in military in Western is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Homosexuality is currently illegal.
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Blood donations by MSMs in Western

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Blood donations by MSMs in Western is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Homosexual activity is illegal.
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Conversion therapy in Western

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Conversion therapy in Western is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Equal age of consent in Western

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Equal age of consent in Western is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexual activity is illegal.
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