LGBT rights in Bahrain
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people living in Bahrain face legal challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBT residents.[1][2][3][4] Vague laws against indecency are used to target gender and sexual minorities and allow up to a sentence of up to 17 years in prison with fines and deportation. Discussion of homosexuality has also been allowed in Bahrain since the 1990s.
LGBT rights in Bahrain | |
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Status | Decriminalized since 1976[1][2][3][4] |
Gender identity | No, 1 exception made back in 2022[5] no other reports since then |
Military | No |
Discrimination protections | No |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No |
Adoption | No |
Same-sex activity was illegal in Bahrain while it was British Protectorate, however a new Penal Code enacted in 1976 removed any laws prohibiting consensual acts between adults regardless of gender. Attempts have been made to restrict the rights of LGBT individuals, however none have gone through. Individuals have also been able to change their legal gender since June 2007.[citation needed]