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Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
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As at May 2008, consensual sex between same-sex couples was unlawful in Myanmar.

Section 377 of the Penal Code, Act 45/1860, Volume VIII, Revised Edition, provides -

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 [R1.1].

Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section. [R1.2].
R1.1 ILGA: "State-Sponsored Homophobia" MAY 08
R1.2 IGLHRC ALERT: Burma: All Burma Students' Democratic Front Repeals Law Criminalizing Homosexual Acts, 18 May 01
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