LGBTQ+ Legal Status by Country

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• Legal status describes the law on the books. Enforcement, social attitudes, and de-facto safety can differ in either direction.
• "Death penalty" jurisdictions exist. We name them. Even if active enforcement is rare, the law applies.
• Foreign nationals are sometimes treated more leniently than locals — and sometimes more harshly. Verify against your home country's foreign-office guidance before travel.