Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Sierra Leone
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Sierra Leone LGBTQ+ friendly?
Prosecutions are rare, but attitudes are conservative and public displays can provoke hostility. Be discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Up to life imprisonment under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Sierra Leone
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Freetown | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Sierra Leone e-visa portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Sierra Leone
- World Bank open data
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