Document #1315845

The Independent (Author), published by Iran Focus

Brutal land where homosexuality is punishable by death

http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/makepdf.php?storyid=14481

ecoi.net summary:
Death penalty for homosexuality in Iran; lesbian sex is punishable by 100 lashes, with the death penalty being imposed after the fourth offence; according to the UK Home Office, gay rights activists who have come to the attention of the authorities should be granted asylum
Country:
Iran
Sources:
The Independent (Author), published by Iran Focus
Original link:
http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/makepdf.php?storyid=14481
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
6 March 2008
Document ID:
1315845 (former ID 93451)

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