Namibia High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Ruling
TL;DR
In a landmark ruling, Namibia's high court has declared laws banning same-sex acts between men unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ rights. While same-sex marriage remains illegal, unions performed abroad are recognized if one partner is not a Namibian citizen. The ruling has been celebrated by activists and the UN, though concerns about backlash and safety for LGBTQ individuals persist.
- Namibia LGBTQ rights: Gay sex laws ruled unconstitutional by high court BBC.com
- Namibian court declares laws banning gay sex unconstitutional Reuters
- Namibia high court overturns law banning gay sex The Guardian
- Namibia: Major win for LGTBQ+ community DW (English)
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