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History

Homosexual activity in Makira

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Homosexual activity in Makira is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Jul 7, 1978
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Anal sex between two consenting males will be sentenced to 14 years in prison. Attempted anal sex will reult in seven years in prison. Acts of "gross indecendy" will receive five years in prison. (decriminalization pending
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Same-sex marriage in Makira

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Same-sex marriage in Makira is banned.

Current status
Since Jul 7, 1978
Banned
Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
Sources:
Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Makira

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Makira is no censorship.

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

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Right to change legal gender in Makira is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
There is no legal process for individuals to update their gender markers on identity documents.
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Gender-affirming care in Makira

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Gender-affirming care in Makira is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Makira

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
No legal recognition.
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LGBT discrimination in Makira

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LGBT discrimination in Makira is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since 2014
Illegal in some contexts
Legal protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation under:

-Political Parties Integrity Regulations 2014: Article 20. A Solomon Islands citizen must not be denied membership on the grounds of sexual orientation.
-The Central Bank of Solomon Islands Credit Bureau Regulation 2016 (prohibited sensitive information).

LGBT employment discrimination in Makira

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LGBT employment discrimination in Makira is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No protections in employment.

LGBT housing discrimination in Makira

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LGBT housing discrimination in Makira is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Makira

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Same-sex adoption in Makira is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Makira

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Intersex infant surgery in Makira is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Surgery on intersex infants is legal in the Solomon Islands but not reported.
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Serving openly in military in Makira

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Serving openly in military in Makira is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Solomon Islands has no military
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Blood donations by MSMs in Makira

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Blood donations by MSMs in Makira is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Makira

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Conversion therapy in Makira is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is legal in the Solomon Islands but not widely practiced.
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Equal age of consent in Makira

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Equal age of consent in Makira is n/a.

Current status
Since Jul 7, 1978
N/A under federal Solomon Islands law
Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
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