GayLawNet - Laws - Azerbaijan

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Legislation/Cases/References

1.	National Age of consent for sexual activity Current legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic makes no provisions with regard to the age of sexual interrelationship [R1.1].

R1.1	Interpol: Sexual Offences Against Children 14.40kb, Spring 06

Legislation/Cases/References

1.	National In May 2000, a new statute was passed legalising gay male sex. It came into effect in September. The new statute bans only forced sex [R1.1]. Lesbian sex was never banned. Previously: Male anal sex was prohibited by Criminal Code Article 113 [R1.1].

R1.1	ILGA: State-Sponsored Homophobia 382.87kb, MAY 08
	Melbourne Star Observer: Azerbaijan Legalises Gay Sex 14 JUL 00