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Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
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As at May 2010, consensual sex between same-sex couples is unlawful [R1.2].


Penal Code, Act 45/1860, Volume VIII, Revised Edition, provides -

Section 377

Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animals shall be punished with transportation for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall be liable to fine [R1.2].

Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section. [R1.1].

R1.2 ILGA: State-Sponsored Homophobia PDF 788.4kb, MAY 10
R1.1 IGLHRC ALERT: Burma: All Burma Students' Democratic Front Repeals Law Criminalizing Homosexual Acts, 18 May 01