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In 1997, the age of consent for consensual sex between same-sex couples was reportedly equalised [R1.2] at 16 years [L1.1].

Cuban Penal Code. Title XI

Chapter III. Crimes against the normal development of children and youth. Section 1. Corruption of Minors

Article 310. Whoever induces a person under 16 years of either sex, to practice homosexuality or prostitution or go to places where they practice vice or corruption, or any other dishonest conduct of those provided in this Code , shall be punished by imprisonment of two to five years [L1.1].

ARTÍCULO 310. El que induzca a un menor de 16 años, de uno u otro sexo, a ejercer el homosexualismo o la prostitución o a concurrir a lugares en que se practique el vicio o actos de corrupción, o a realizar cualquier otro acto deshonesto de los previstos en este Código, incurre en sanción de privación de libertad de dos a cinco años [L1.1].

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On 07 September 2012, it was reported that on page 47 of the “Census Taker Instructions” manual, blue ink is used to cross out the sentence that had read: “Same-sex couples are allowed, provided they are cohabiting in the same household”. In its place, someone handwrote in the margin: “PARTNERS MUST BE OF DIFFERENT SEXES” [R1.2].

On 18 January 2012, the Cuban Justice Minister, Maria Esther Reus, was reported to have announced that same-sex unions are to be discussed in the assembly, and are on the agenda for 2012 [R1.1].

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On 07 September 2012, it was reported that on page 47 of the “Census Taker Instructions” manual, blue ink is used to cross out the sentence that had read: “Same-sex couples are allowed, provided they are cohabiting in the same household”. In its place, someone handwrote in the margin: “PARTNERS MUST BE OF DIFFERENT SEXES” [R1.1].

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In June 2008, Cuba authorized sex-change operations and will offer them free for qualifying citizens [R1.2]

Previously:

In 2005, the draft bill was presented to parliament and had been expected to come up for a vote in December 2006, giving transsexuals free sex-change operations, hormonal therapy and new identification documents [R1.1].

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In 1979, consensual sex between same-sex couples was decriminalised [R1.1].

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On 13 August 2011, a Cuban man and transgender woman married in what is being seen as the country's first "gay wedding". Same sex marriage is illegal in Cuba, but bride Wendy Iriepa is legally a woman after undergoing one of the first state-sponsored sex changes in 2007 [quaere 2008] [R1.1].