Right to health and criminalization of same-sex conduct and sexual orientation, sex-work and HIV transmission 2010, para. 8
Párrafo
Paragraph text
Various criminal laws exist worldwide that make it an offence for individuals to engage in same-sex conduct, or penalize individuals for their sexual orientation or gender identity. For example, consensual same-sex conduct is a criminal offence in about 80 countries. Other laws also indirectly prohibit or suppress same-sex conduct, such as anti-debauchery statutes and prohibitions on sex work. Many States also regulate extra-marital sexual conduct through criminal or financial sanctions, which affects individuals who identify as heterosexual but intermittently engage in same-sex conduct. These laws also have a significant impact on individuals engaging in sexual conduct with members of the opposite sex outside of marriage, particularly women, although this is outside the scope of this report.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Personas afectadas
LGBTQI+
Women
Año
2010
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/20, para. 8.