LGBT rights in Uzbekistan

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LGBT rights in Uzbekistan
LocationUzbekistan.png
Uzbekistan
StatusMale Illegal
PenaltyUp to 3 years in jail with forced labor, fines, torture, beatings, vigilante attacks, and vigilante executions.[1]
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex unions
AdoptionNo
Uzbek flag at NYC Pride March; gay Uzbek Americans may openly display their sexuality, but those in Uzbekistan cannot.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Uzbekistan face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Uzbekistan. Punishment is up to three years in prison with fines. Beatings, torture, vigilante executions and attacks are also common. [2]

Uzbekistan is one of just three post-Soviet states in which male homosexual activity remains criminalised, along with Turkmenistan and the Chechen Republic of Russia.

Legality of same-sex sexual acts[]

Penal Code 1994/95 (revised 2001)

  • § 120

"Besoqolbozlik, that is, voluntary sexual intercourse of two male individuals – shall be punished with imprisonment up to three years".[3]

Summary table[]

Same-sex sexual activity legal No Male Illegal (Penalty: Up to 3 years imprisonment with fines, torture, beatings, vigilante attacks and vigilante executions also tolerated.)

No Female always Legal

Equal age of consent No For males / Yes For females
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only No
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services No
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) No
Same-sex marriages No
Recognition of same-sex couples No
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples No
Joint adoption by same-sex couples No
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military No
Right to change legal gender No
Access to IVF for lesbians No
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples No
MSM allowed to donate blood No

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Uzbekistan: Gay Men Face Abuse, Prison". 23 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Uzbekistan: Gay Men Face Abuse, Prison". 23 March 2021.
  3. ^ "a45cbf3cc66c17f04420786aa164.htm". www.legislationline.org.
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