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Malawi court upholds criminalization of consensual same-sex conduct

Malawi's Constitutional Court dismissed a case challenging the criminalization of consensual same-sex conduct, upholding laws that impose up to 14 years in prison for homosexuality. The applicants, including a transgender man, argued the laws violated rights to privacy and dignity, but the court rejected their claims. The ruling maintains the restrictive legal status for LGBTQ+ individuals in Malawi.

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African Human Rights Centre

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