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| Region | Eswatini |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Feb 22, 1907 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Sodomy in Eswatini is considered illegal under the 1907 Roman-Dutch common law, that Eswatini uses as their own. The common laws carry penalties ranging from death to lesser punishments as decided by the court. The term “sodomy” was defined by the courts as “unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males.” However, punishment is not enforced, and The Minister of Justice has consistently stated that their policy is to refrain from prosecuting consenting adults. |
| Sources | http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SZ/CONSTITUTION%20OF%20THE%20KINGDOM%20OF%20SWAZILAND%202005.pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing description
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| Description | Sodomy was considered illegal under the 1907 Roman-Dutch common law, that Eswatini has used as their own common laws. The common laws carry penalties ranging from death to lesser punishments as decided by the court. The term “sodomy” was defined by the courts as “unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males.” However, punishment is not enforced and The Minister of Justice has consistently stated that their policy is to refrain from prosecuting consenting adults. | Sodomy in Eswatini is considered illegal under the 1907 Roman-Dutch common law, that Eswatini uses as their own. The common laws carry penalties ranging from death to lesser punishments as decided by the court. The term “sodomy” was defined by the courts as “unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males.” However, punishment is not enforced, and The Minister of Justice has consistently stated that their policy is to refrain from prosecuting consenting adults. |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing date and description
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| Start Date | Sep 18, 2018 | Feb 22, 1907 |
| Description | Sodomy was a crime under the 1907 common law, punishable with either death or a lesser punishment at the discretion of the court. "Sodomy" has been defined by its courts as "unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males. (Decriminalization pending) | Sodomy was considered illegal under the 1907 Roman-Dutch common law, that Eswatini has used as their own common laws. The common laws carry penalties ranging from death to lesser punishments as decided by the court. The term “sodomy” was defined by the courts as “unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males.” However, punishment is not enforced and The Minister of Justice has consistently stated that their policy is to refrain from prosecuting consenting adults. |
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edited by Pizzaslices412653. Fixed date
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| Start Date | Oct 4, 2004 | Sep 18, 2018 |
edited by Pizzaslices412653
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| Value | Male illegal, female uncertain | Male illegal, female legal |
edited by Pizzaslices412653
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| Description | Sodomy was a crime under the 1907 common law, punishable with either death or a lesser punishment at the discretion of the court. "Sodomy" has been defined by its courts as "unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males. | Sodomy was a crime under the 1907 common law, punishable with either death or a lesser punishment at the discretion of the court. "Sodomy" has been defined by its courts as "unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males. (Decriminalization pending) |
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| Original entry | |
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| Status | Male illegal, female uncertain |
| Start Date | Oct 4, 2004 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Sodomy was a crime under the 1907 common law, punishable with either death or a lesser punishment at the discretion of the court. "Sodomy" has been defined by its courts as "unlawful and intentional sexual relations per anum between two human males. |
| Sources | http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SZ/CONSTITUTION%20OF%20THE%20KINGDOM%20OF%20SWAZILAND%202005.pdf |