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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Iraq face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Openly LGBTQ individuals are subject to criminal penalties under the law making homosexual relations punishable by up to 15 years in prison with fines and deportation; the law also criminalizes and makes punishable by prison time promoting homosexuality. A general view of the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad, Iraq, January 9, BAGHDAD, April 27 Reuters - Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum year prison sentence on Saturday, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBT community in Iraq. LGBT Rights in Iraq
A report released by the organization in accused armed groups in Iraq of abducting, raping, torturing, and killing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people with impunity and the Iraqi. BAGHDAD AP — Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. A previous draft version of the anti-prostitution law, which was ultimately not passed, would have allowed the death sentence to be imposed for same-sex relations. LGBTQ rights in Iraq
Iraq's parliament has passed a bill criminalising same-sex relationships with jail terms of between 10 and 15 years. Transgender people could also be sent to prison for between one and three years. Iraq's parliament has passed a bill criminalising same-sex relationships with jail terms of between 10 and 15 years. Transgender people could also be sent to prison for between one and three years under the new law. Iraq passes harsh anti
1 of 2 | Iraq has passed a harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law which would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. Passed quietly by the country’s parliament on Saturday, the law was part of an amendment to an existing anti-prostitution law. It has been strongly criticised by human rights groups and diplomats alike. Explore Iraq's legal framework on homosexuality. Understand how general laws are interpreted and applied, considering regional and religious influences. 
Iraq Bans Homosexuality With 15 Years in Prison
Leading Iraq's First LGBT+ MovementJoin Us at QAWSUNA A Regional Summit for LGBTIQ+ Activists in NAWA! Are you an LGBTIQ+ activist, advocate, or ally from North Africa and West Asia (NAWA)? Do you want to connect with like-minded changemakers, strategize for collective action, and build resilience amid rising challenges in our region? Following the powerful momentum of our summit in. LGBT rights in Iraq have been a pressing issue for a long time, with the local community continually facing discrimination and persecution. Homosexuality has been officially banned in the country since , and any homosexual act may potentially lead to the death penalty under the IRCC Resolution of
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Gay and trans Iraqis plagued by threats, violence - and now the law Iraq's vulnerable LGBTQ+ community gripped by fear as Iraq criminalises same-sex relations. .
Is It Illegal to Be Gay in Iraq? What the Law Says
BAGHDAD, April 27 (Reuters) - Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum year prison sentence on Saturday, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBT community in Iraq. . 
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Is It Illegal to Be Gay in Iraq? What the Law Says Explore Iraq's legal framework on homosexuality. Understand how general laws are interpreted and applied, considering regional and religious influences. .