This article is about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). For the Republic of the Congo (also known as Congo-Brazzaville), see LGBT rights in the Republic of the Congo.

LGBT rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Same-sex sexual activity legal?	Not specifically illegal, but morals law may be used[1]
Penalty:	3 months to 5 years imprisonment, fine[1]
Gender identity/expression	-
Recognition of relationships	No recognition of same-sex relationships
Discrimination protections	None

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is not specifically criminalized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but morals laws may apply to same-sex sexual acts.^[1]

[edit] Laws against homosexuality

Homosexual behaviour is not specifically mentioned as a criminal offence in the penal code, but Article 172 penalizes offenses against morals with 3 months to 5 years imprisonment plus a fine.^[1]

[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships

There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples. The first paragraph of article 40, in the current Congolese constitution, states that "Every individual has the right to marry the person of their choice, of the opposite sex".

[edit] Discrimination protections

There is no anti-discrimination law protecting sexual orientation.

[edit] See also

LGBT portal

Democratic Republic of the Congo portal

• Human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• LGBT rights in Africa

[edit] References

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