Homosexuality in Sao Tome and Principe

Geographical location of Sao Tome and Principe

Homosexuality is in Sao Tome and Principe taboo in parts of society, homosexual acts are legal.

legality

Homosexual acts have been legal in the newly adopted Criminal Code since 2012. There is no anti-discrimination law protecting sexual orientation in São Tomé and Príncipe . There is no state recognition of same-sex couples either in the form of same-sex marriage or in a registered partnership in São Tomé and Príncipe.

See also

• Laws on homosexuality
• Equality (homosexuals)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Telanon: Novo codigo penal ja entrou em vigor