LGBT rights in Bahrain
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lgbt-rights-in-bahrain-189-16303131
title:
LGBT rights in Bahrain
text:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people living in Bahrain face legal challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBT residents. While same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1976, laws against indecency remain and are used to target gender and sexual minorities. Offences under these provisions allow for sentences of imprisonment, fines and deportation. Individuals are able to change their legal gender in a limited range of circumstances that are assessed as being in
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Bahrain
date created:
2005-12-20T02:53:02Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T12:07:04Z
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