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Homosexual acts between adult females and adult males are both illegal in Qatar.〔http://archive.globalgayz.com/middle-east/qatar/gay-qatar-news-and-reports/〕 There is no legal recognition of same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits. In November 2008 George Michael performed at a successful concert in Qatar, despite being openly gay. However, most LGBT people living in Qatar run the risk of harassment, discrimination and even criminal sanctions if their sexual orientation or gender identity becomes publicly known. The government does not allow a visible LGBT community to exist, much less a LGBT-rights movement. == Criminal Code == Since 2004, Article 296 of the current Penal Code (Law 11/2004) stipulate imprisonment between 1 and 3 years for sodomy between men. This is a slight revision of the original law that stipulated up to five years imprisonment for male homosexuality. In 1995 an American citizen visiting Qatar was sentenced to six months in prison and 90 lashes for homosexual activity.〔The Cornell Daily Sun, Inc. 4 December 2002. "Qatar's Gay Rights Policy Under Scrutiny."〕 In the 1990s, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration informed Philippine workers that gay workers were prohibited in Qatar. This was in response to several mass arrests and deportations of Philippine workers in Qatar, for homosexuality.〔http://www.sodomylaws.org/world/qatar/qaeditorials01.htm〕 Article 296 of the Penal Code does not address sexual acts between women. However, gay or bisexual women living in Qatar could face criminal charges for violating other public morality laws, such as the ban on fornication or, if they are lawfully married, the ban on adultery. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「LGBT rights in Qatar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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