8 states with the toughest laws antigeyskimi

The draft law on banning propaganda of homosexuality among minors, adopted by the State Duma on January 25 in the first reading, his supporters called a measure to protect traditional family values. At the same time as one of the main arguments is the experience of other countries. To see what further action can be justified by international experience, we have summarized the experience of countries with the most rigid antigeyskimi laws.

Sudan

The penalty for same-sex relationships: five years in prison to the death penalty

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

Shariah, which form the basis of legislation of the North African states explicitly prohibit homosexual acts, even allowing for the punishment for a man disguised as a woman. For violation of this rule once a Sudanese court sentenced 19 young people to a sentence of 30 lashes each and a large (by local standards) to a fine of $ 400. If the court has been proved that the participants in the party not just dressed in women's clothes, but also sexual intercourse, the punishment could be much more severe - up to the death penalty.

Tanzania

The penalty for same-sex relationships: life imprisonment

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

In 2010, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete denied accreditation to one of the diplomats representing Western Europe, on the basis of his sexual orientation. As tough Tanzanian authorities have responded to the threat of the British Prime Minister David Cameron to deprive the country of financial assistance, if she refuses to respect the rights of sexual minorities: "We do not agree to legalize this nonsense to get the help and money," - said the head of the Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe.

Barbados

The penalty for same-sex relationships: life imprisonment

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

Just how tough the power of this island nation to respond to a public display of homosexuality, can be judged by this fact. None of the largest cruise agency specialized in organizing trips for supporters of same-sex love, does not include a visit to Barbados in the list of items. Travelers gay specifically warned of the dangers of visiting the island and especially its manifestation inclinations that can cause not only domestic violence, but also to severe criminal penalties - up to life imprisonment.

Saudi Arabia

The penalty for same-sex relationships: the death penalty

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

Perhaps the most famous case of the death penalty for homosexuality in Saudi Arabia - a public beheading with a sword three convicted of sodomy in 2000. This sentence has become widely known outside of the country and caused a lot of protests, which, however, does not lead to any real consequences. The only direct consequence - the inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the list of countries in which people with different sexual orientation is not recommended to go on vacation.

UAE

The penalty for same-sex relationships: the death penalty

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no A striking example of the official reaction of the authorities in the UAE homosexual relations can serve the sentence imposed two lesbians - the citizen of Bulgaria and Lebanon, accused of unnatural public hugs and kisses. They spent a month in prison, after which they were extradited. Such punishment can be considered unusually mild: if in place of foreign nationals were the United Arab Emirates, for them the matter would have ended the death penalty by beheading.

Iran

The penalty for same-sex relationships: the death penalty

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

The loudest event shows the attitude of the Iranian authorities to homosexuality, was the execution in 2005 of two juvenile boys accused of same-sex love - Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni. The court's verdict has been carried out despite the protests and official notes from the most developed countries of the world. Tehran has not responded and the requirement to impose a moratorium on the death penalty for homosexuals, or in principle to abandon the prosecution of sexual orientation. And last year, the head of Iran's Supreme Council for Human Rights Javad Larijani said that the country's authorities believe homosexuality is "a manifestation of immorality and disease."

Pakistan

The penalty for same-sex relationships: life imprisonment

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

Pakistan's Constitution clearly does not stipulate a ban on homosexuality, but these relationships are considered illegal and punishable by sharia, which operate in the country since 1990. In 2011, Pakistan's largest Islamic party "Jamaat-e-Islami" issued a statement which said: "These people (homosexuals) - now curse and the dregs of society. They do not deserve to be called Muslims or Pakistanis. "

Malaysia

The penalty for same-sex relationships: up to 20 years in prison

Same-sex marriage: banned

The possibility of adoption of children by same-sex partners: no

Anti-discrimination laws: no

A year ago, in January of 2012, Malaysian court for the second time acquitted former deputy prime minister of the country, the leader of the opposition movement of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim. The first time he was accused of same-sex relationships in 1998 - immediately after the relationship between Ibrahim and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad strained due to the difference of approaches to mitigate the effects of the global financial crisis for Malaysia. On charges of corruption and sodomy Ibrahim was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but in 2004 the sentence was reviewed and all charges dropped. The second trial began in 2008 and lasted almost three years, but again ended justification for the policy.