Comoros
Last updated on: 8 May 2012
- Criminalisation of HIV transmission/exposure
- Other laws and policies with an impact on responses to HIV
Criminalisation of HIV transmission/exposure
Comoros
Whether Specific law enacted:
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Number of people prosecuted:
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Number of people convicted:
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Other laws and policies with an impact on responses to HIV
Laws and regulations relating to entry, stay or residence in the country:
There are no known HIV-specific restrictions on entry and stay on the Union of the Comoros.
A draft law has been developed that prohibits mandatory testing for the purpose of obtaining a residency permit.
The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Comoros.
For updated information, please go to: www.hivrestrictions.org
Laws relating to same sex, sexual relations:
Male to Male relationships: Not Legal
Punishments for male to male relationships:
Imprisonment of 10 years or more
Female to Female Relationships: Not Legal
Marriage and Substitutes for Marriage: No law
For updated information, please go to: http://ilga.org
Protective laws and policies for people living with HIV:
No