LGBT Rights in Tanzania - Laws Regarding Same-sex Sexual Activity and Relationships

Laws Regarding Same-sex Sexual Activity and Relationships

Throughout Tanzania, sex acts between men are illegal and carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Sex acts between women are not mentioned specifically in mainland Tanzanian law. The semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar outlaws same-sex sexual acts between women with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a 500,000 shilling fine.

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