GayLawNet - Laws - Belarus

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Legislation/Cases/References

1.	National In 1994, it is believed that the age of consent in Belarus was equalised at 16 years for gay men, lesbians and heterosexuals alike, when homosexuality was decriminalised [R1].

R1	Melbourne Star Observer: "Belarus Legalised Gay Sex in 1991" 23 AUG 96

Legislation/Cases/References

1.	National In 1994, the criminal law in Belarus was amended to decriminalise consensual sex between same-sex couples [R1.1].

R1.1	ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
	Capital Q: "Repeal of Gay Sex Laws" 05 NOV 97
	Melbourne Star Observer: "Belarus Legalised Gay Sex in 1991" 23 AUG 96